Mary Okellia Sikes

Mary Okellia Sikes, 73, of Homeland, GA passed away at HCA Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born in Lyons, GA on April 1, 1952, to the late Ernest Sikes, Sr. and Ottie Lynell Stripling Sikes.

Mary is survived by her sisters: Polly Crumpler and Betty Sue Knox (Craig); brother: Ernest Sikes, Jr. (Patsy); nieces and nephews: Justin Crumpler, Kristy Kirton, Shawn Bolden, Kailynn Knox, Amanda Knox, Trenton Cobb, Treasure Cobb, Taylor Knox, Trevan Cobb, Tristan Williams, Chris Knox (Tiffanie), Melissa Sikes, Amber Sikes, and Kaden Sikes; and a special lifelong friend: Ferrell Moore.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Homeland Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Condolences can be expressed by signing the guest registry at shepardrobersonfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.