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Maxine Sykes

04/19/1940 - 01/10/2026

Obituary For Maxine Sykes

Maxine Sykes, 85, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Murfreesboro, TN.

She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Everett Sykes, daughter, Rochelle (Todd) Hurt, granddaughter, Simya (Matthew) Thompson, great grandchildren, Londyn and Levi Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family visitation will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 1:00p-2:00p with service to follow at Hellum Funeral Chapel.

Pastor: James Harris, Eulogist

Interment- Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro

Please keep the Sykes family in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements entrusted to Hellum Funeral Home, 611 South Highland Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-4323


Condolences & Tributes

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Sis Sykes was such a sweet person and will be greatly missed by many!! Sending love, hugs, and prayers to the Sykes family. May the Lord continue to cover you and keep you during this difficult time and forever more. Blessings!!

Shawnta Moore

Maxine was a wonderful person who will be missed greatly.

Ken & Mina Hreha

So sorry for your loss, I've known her and her sisters all my life they were family friends, I pray strength and send love

Bathsheba Wade Reed

I will always remember Maxine,she was a very sweet person, and love the Lord,was a fine deaconess and usher, and many more, Love the family, take care, God bless!! Love ❤️

Sonya Scales Chaney

Mrs. Sykes was such a sweet and kind-hearted lady. May she rest in peace. Rochelle and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that you have comfort, peace, and the love of those around you to carry you through. Thank you for sharing her will all of us!

Nichole Bell

01/13/2026@9:49 PM; HANDS & HEARTS IN FERVENT PRAYER FOR [ENTIRETY] THE SKYES FAMILY. SINCERITY, HUMBLY & RESPECTIVELY SENT BY MELBA (CORDER) JOBE & FAMILY. LEBANON, TENNESSEE, ETC.......

Melba Jobe

Dear Sykes Family, Please accept my sincere condolences. Sis. Sykes was a wonderful sweet woman of God. She will be missed. Continued prayers for your peace and comfort. 🙏🏽

Kim Banks

The staff of Caliber Care+ Transportation was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of "Mama Max". We were so excited to see her again. I will personally always remember her love of Motown music and I hope she can forgive my poor singing of Sam Cooke. Our love to the Sykes family. It was a great three years traveling with Ms. Maxine.

Derek Bonnett - Caliber Care+ Transport

Mrs. Sykes, have always been nice to me. She will be missed. To her entire family and everyone that knew her, each of have the memories of how nice and loving person she was. You may be sad, weeping, and mourning right now but joy comes in the morning the scriptures describes. Give one one another comfort. I am continuously praying for comfort and strength for all of you.

Neil James

Rochelle,So sorry for your loss.Praying for you and your family 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

Carmen Frazier

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Sykes family for the loss of Mrs. Sykes. I pray that God's comfort and strength be with the family and those that knew he,according Nehemiah 8:10.

Neil James

January 12th, 2026

Shawn Jobe

01/12/2026@7:55 PM

Shawn Jobe

12th day of January 2026@7:52 PM; Extending Sincere Heartfelt Condolences & Prayers to Family [Entirety]. From the Corder-Jobe/ Corder-Bryson, Family, Etc...... [Wilson County] Lebanon, Tennessee. Submitted by M.S. Corder-Jobe, ETC........................GOD BLESS ALL IN JESUS NAME, AMEN !!!

Shawn Jobe

The sweetest soul I've ever met. You have warmed so many hearts and brought smiles upon many faces. May you rest in everlasting peace sweet angel. I love you forever.

Alexis Thompson

Maxine was a wonderful friend and church member. She will be greatly missed. My prayers and deepest condolences to the Sykes family during this difficult time.

-Bryson Family

Jo Ann Bryson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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