Celebrating the life of
Jacqueline Clifton "Jackie" Sikes
December 28, 1935 - February 21, 2016
Jacqueline “Jackie” Clifton Sikes, 80, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Born December 28, 1935 in Bulloch County and raised in Rocky Ford, GA before moving with her family to Savannah as a child. Jackie was born to Walter Madison Clifton and Maudie Lee Finch Clifton, and also has one sister, Joan Clifton Carson. Jackie attended Commercial High School and also worked at the Avon Theatre in Savannah.
Jackie married her sweetheart Robert Derrell Sikes, Sr. after he completed his service in the Navy. They married on November 19, 1954. Their marriage produced six children, Robert, Russell, Richard, Kathy, Karen and Raymond. After marrying, Jackie became the greatest wife and mother.
Jackie is survived by six children and their spouses, Robert and Sue, Russell, Ricky and Linda, Kathy and Kevin Cobb, Raymond and Donna, Karen, 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, her sister, Joan Clifton Carson and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Derrell Sikes, Sr. who passed away February 15, 2016 and 2 aunts, Hazel Clifton Royea and Annie Clifton Johnson.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 26, 2016 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
To a wonderful Mother, Wife, Sister, and Special Friend --- Jackie wore so many important roles in the time I was blessed to be with her, here. I know she is in the clouds looking down threatening to take me out with a cast pan if I don't get out of her kitchen. I did not make your service tonight because I have to go to the doc tomoorow, probably not from gnawing on those excellent tasting, easily digested Pork Roasts I used to cherish! lol No one picked on you more than me, and when you brought up that comment I made about Derrell should stand you up in a gurney strapped to hand truck so you could continue cooking last week, you sure let me know you had not forgotten our love for one another. I hope someone else can step up to the plate, no pun intended, and keep the Gang healthy. Rest in Peace. You two behave up there. Love Always, The Carter Clan ??
- Paul F. Carter, Yulee, FL
I love you so much grandma. I'm so glad I came and saw you on February 21, 2016. It made me smile knowing that you told me you loved me last night! You and Grandpa don't have too much fun up there. I'll see yall soon. I love you both with all my heart. RIP
- Wade Sikes, Savannah, Ga
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Jamie Livingston , Fort Mill, SC
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have a lot of great memories with your family. Your mom will be missed.
- Jan McKinney, Pooler, Ga
There are just no words after losing our father 6 days before our mother...but Mama was the finest woman on this earth. I love her dearly. She raised her kids so well and we are very blessed. I will miss and love her forever.
- Karen Sikes, Daughter, Savannah, GA
To a wonderful Mother, Wife, Sister, and Special Friend --- Jackie wore so many important roles in the time I was blessed to be with her, here. I know she is in the clouds looking down threatening to take me out with a cast pan if I don't get out of her kitchen. I did not make your service tonight because I have to go to the doc tomoorow, probably not from gnawing on those excellent tasting, easily digested Pork Roasts I used to cherish! lol No one picked on you more than me, and when you brought up that comment I made about Derrell should stand you up in a gurney strapped to hand truck so you could continue cooking last week, you sure let me know you had not forgotten our love for one another. I hope someone else can step up to the plate, no pun intended, and keep the Gang healthy. Rest in Peace. You two behave up there. Love Always, The Carter Clan ??
- Paul F. Carter, Yulee, FL
I love you so much grandma. I'm so glad I came and saw you on February 21, 2016. It made me smile knowing that you told me you loved me last night! You and Grandpa don't have too much fun up there. I'll see yall soon. I love you both with all my heart. RIP
- Wade Sikes, Savannah, Ga
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Jamie Livingston , Fort Mill, SC
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have a lot of great memories with your family. Your mom will be missed.
- Jan McKinney, Pooler, Ga
There are just no words after losing our father 6 days before our mother...but Mama was the finest woman on this earth. I love her dearly. She raised her kids so well and we are very blessed. I will miss and love her forever.
- Karen Sikes, Daughter, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
