Nathalie Catherine Sykes Luckett

1948 - 2022

Nathalie Catherine Sykes Luckett, a native of New Orleans, was born September 20, 1948 to the late James Sykes and Melva Oliver Sykes. GOD called her home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Nathalie gave her life to God at an early age and faithfully served the Lord until He called her home. Nathalie was educated in The Orleans Parish School System where she was proud graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High School and a proud member of the mighty class of 1966. She worked as a Manager for the Registration Department of Charity Hospital & University Hospital for 27 years and retired following Hurricane Katrina. During the pandemic, Nathalie joined Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church, under the leadership of her other son, Pastor Jonathan F. Smith. Nathalie was preceded in death by both of her parents, James and Melva Sykes, her sister Dorothy Staggers, brother Richard Sutleff and aunt Pauline Jones. Nathalie leaves to cherish her precious memories: her husband Johanis T. Luckett, son Terrance D. Sykes, Sr. (Sonya), daughter Tanisha S. Smith (Jonathan), sisters: Theresa S. Lewis (Darryl), Merial S. Farve (Wilbert), Therosine White (Warren) and Sybil Sorina; brothers: James Joseph Sykes (Paulette) and Arthur Sykes Sr. (Doris); sisters-in-law: Dora Saverin, Stella Ford and Lucille Sutleff; brother-in-law Mack Luckett, 7 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends. Family, friends, employees of: New Orleans Police Department, Jackson Offshore Operations, Chic-Fil-A, Smash Burger (Lakeside Mall); Officers and Members of Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Greater Carver Missionary Baptist Church; former employees of Charity Hospital, University Medical Center, and George Washington Carver Senior High School class of 1966 are all invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, April 1, 2022 for 10:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 3721 North Claiborne Ave. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Jonathan F. Smith, Officiating. Due to Covid-19, all attendees are required to wear face masks. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.