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Obituary For Ms. Judy Mae Dykes
Funeral services for Ms. Judy Mae Dykes, 74, of 1090 College Avenue, Orangeburg, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2022, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, with interment to follow at the St. James Church of God Cemetery.
Ms. Judy Mae Dykes was born on July 8, 1947 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Eddie and Hattie Dykes. She entered into eternal rest on July 3, 2022.
Judy was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County and was a 1967 graduate of Wilkinson High School. After graduating from high school, Judy briefly moved to New York before returning to Orangeburg, South Carolina. It was then that she began taking care of children, where she seemed to thrive. Judy had a big heart and loved caring for children. She was entrusted with the care of hundreds of children during her lifetime.
Judy was known for having a loving, kind spirit. Although she suffered from Sickle Cell Anemia, she prided herself on helping others despite her own pain. Doctors once proclaimed she would never grow old; however, with God’s grace and mercy, she lived 75 beautiful years.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Juanita Dykes; and four brothers: Eddie Dykes, Harry Dykes, Elijah Dykes and Leroy Dykes.
Left to cherish her memory are two reared children: Justin Marshall and Ciarra O. Dykes Copeland; two sisters: Blondell Wilkes of Orangeburg, South Carolina and Dorothy (Robert) Cook of New York; two sisters-n-law: Eva Dykes of Orangeburg, South Carolina and Gwendolyn Dykes of North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Family and friends visit the residence of her sister, Ms. Blondell Wilkes, 1090 College Avenue, Orangeburg, or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and wear your mask.
Online condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
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Angela Curry sent The Sweetest Touch for Ms. Judy Mae Dykes - July 07, 2022
Dear Dorothy and Family, Please know our sincerest prayers go out to you and your family as you mourn the loss of your sister. Love, Angela, David & Brianna Warner
Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket was sent for Ms. Judy Mae Dykes - July 07, 2022
Dorothy and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn your loss. The memories and love you shared with your sister lives on forever. May they bring you peace. Love Cynthia, Larry & Family
Dorothy you and your family, are in my thoughts and Prayers. Judy was one of a kind, simply a beautiful person. Our Heavenly Father has a very unique Angel that's with Him now and I know she's playing with the Children. They have a good sitter. Judy you will be missed and Continue to SIP. Angia Fuller Jefferson
Aunt Dorothy, please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your sister. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Love Debra, Christian and Kayla
Love lives on forever in memory and thought. The special ones who meant so much and the happiness they brought. Love lives on forever. It will never fade away. For in our hearts our loved ones are with us every day.
Rest in Peace my dear cousin! You will truly be missed. Love you forever!
Marie Sistrunk Harrison and the entire Sistrunk Family!
It's So Sad To Hear, The Passing Of A Really, Really, Good Friend. My Heart Is Sadden Right Now.....I Have Known Judy For Over 50 Years; I've Always Considered Her Part Of My Family. To The Family And Blondell, Laurie, And Steven And Cierra., You All Have My Deepest Sympathy and My Prayers. May God Wrap His Loving Arms Around Each And Everyone Of You In Your Time Of Bereavement. Judy Will Truly, Truly Be Missed......Rest In Peace Judy....David And Ethel Franklin
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