Loletta E. Dykes, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 20, 2020. She was born Feb. 26, 1922, and resided in the Big Creek Community where she was a lifelong member of Big Creek Baptist Church.
She will forever be remember for her mouthwatering pecan pies, talking on the phone for hours on end to her many friends, nieces and nephews. He dancing the Charleston for her grandchildren was the highlight of any family get together.
She is preceded in death by her husband; James Walter Dykes, and her son James Carroll Dykes.
She is survived by one daughter Sue C. Jernigan (Harry) and three grandchildren; Pamela J. Coleman (Craig), Paula J. Reid and Kelly D. Tucker (Dave). Four great grandchildren Nash H. Reid, Tatum O. Reid, Bailey S. Coleman, Bryce D. Coleman and a host of nieces and nephews.
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic a graveside memorial service will be held Tuesday December 22, 2020 at 10:00 am at Big Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Pastors Justin Rhodes and Brent Benson.
Pallbearers will be great grandsons Nash H. Reid and Bryce D. Coleman, great nephews; Russ Hill and Brad Hill and Deacons of Big Creek Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers please make donation to Big Creek Baptist Church.
Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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