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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Central time)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Beverly Ann Sykes, of Holden, Louisiana.
I Corinthians 15:15
"O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory"
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.
Beverly Ann Sykes passed from this life on May 15, 2026 at the age of 81. A resident of Holden, Louisiana, She lived a full and happy life. She was a faithful member of, First United Pentecostal Church of Holden.
Beverly is survived by her husband, Jesse L. Sykes Jr.; two sons and daughter's in law, Brian and Rhonda Sykes also Shannon and Ann Sykes; her siblings, Judy Recile and Bobby Norwood: grandchildren, Dustin Sykes (Darenda), Darrin Sykes (Krissy) and Alexandra Simoneaux; as well as numerous great-grandchildren nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Norwood and Florence Pierson Norwood: her grandparents Thomas and Eunice Norwood, Daniel and Corinne Lavigne Pierson.
A visitation will be held at First United Pentecostal Church of Holden, 29661 Hwy 441, Holden, LA. 70744 on Thursday from 10:00am until 1:00 pm.
A funeral service will be held at the church at 1:00p.m., with Pastor Jeremy Allen officiating.
Interment will follow at First United Pentecostal Church of Holden Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.
First United Pentecostal Church of Holden
First United Pentecostal Church of Holden
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