Ann Russell Dykes' Obituary
Ann R. Dykes, age 94, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 18, 2016. Funeral services will be Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, 16333 Hwy 1085, Covington, LA 70433. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 AM until service time. Graveside services will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park Pavilion, 106 Morgantown Rd., Natchez, MS 39120 at 3:00 PM.
Mrs. Dykes was born in Stratton, MS on August 30, 1921, the daughter of the late William and Minnie Russell. She was a resident of Natchez, MS from 1942 to 1999 before making her home in Mandeville, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Covington, LA, and a former member of First Baptist Church and Parkway Baptist Church, Natchez, MS. Mrs. Dykes was a former owner of Dykes Jewelry, and a member of the Eastern Star, Chapter 75 in Natchez, MS.
Ann’s strong faith in Jesus Christ was unwavering to the end. She deeply loved her family. She was a loyal friend to many; especially those in the Lydia Bible Fellowship Class at FBC, Covington. She loved to help her family and others and was a very thoughtful, kind, and generous person.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 66 years, Elven Raiford Dykes, Sr., and brothers, Jack Russell, Joe Russell, Belton Russell, and sister, Frances Russell Saum.
She is survived by one son, Elven R. Dykes, Jr. (Lucy) of Mandeville, LA; grandchildren, Kevin Dykes (Angelique) of Madison, MS; Tracy Volante (Kenny) of Mandeville, LA; Melanie White (Shelby) of Nashville, TN; George Forbes (Stephanie) of Gretna, LA; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; one brother, Mack Russell (Marie) of Union, MS, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A special thanks to the staff and caregivers of Forest Manor Nursing Home and St. Tammany Parish Hospice for their loving, compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church, 16333 Hwy 1085, Covington, LA 70433. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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