Gloria J. Sykes was called to eternal rest on March 19, 2026, at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia. She was born to the late James L. and Dorothy R. Stith. Gloria was also preceded in death by two brothers, James L. Stith, Jr. and Jerome Stith.

At an early age, Gloria joined and was baptized at First Baptist Church, Waverly, Virginia. Due to her declining health within the last two years, she moved to South Prince George, Virginia to live with her sister and brother-in-law where she joined Little Mount Baptist Church, Disputanta, Virginia.

In the early 70's, Gloria began her working career at Masonite Corporation in Waverly, Virginia. Later, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where she found her passion in nursing. After five years in Minnesota, she returned to Waverly and became a Licensed Nursing Assistant and worked for Battlefield Park and Waverly Nursing Home. Later, Gloria started doing in-home care through Adult Healthcare Solutions and Personal Touch. She took pride in her work and took excellent care of her patients. She also took on a motherly role to her two younger siblings, nieces and nephews, calling them to ensure they were home safe anytime she would learn of bad weather in the area.

Gloria's memories and legacy will be carried on by her devoted sister and brother-in-law that she lived with for the last two years, Janis and Frederick Greene of South Prince George, Virginia; sister, Loretta Brown (Cliff) of Patterson, New Jersey; nieces, Jamie Gay (Alonzo), Toshiqua Williams (Lawrence) and Nikea Coleman; nephews, Mondwell Greene (Ronetta), Kory Greene, Jamar Johnson, Mario White (deceased) and Shamar Brown; great nieces, Khya Brown, Tanijah Taylor, Tynasia Taylor, Ty'Keira Taylor, Anaya Gay, Alona Gay and Aalajah Johnson; great nephews, Khyli Maven, Amir Tyce, Jaiden Taylor and J'Mar Johnson; her companion of twenty-three years, Milton Dennis; special cousins and friends, Deloyce Bailey, Trula Taylor, Gladys Williams, Carol Williams and Fannie Williams; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, March 27, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Charles Davis, eulogist. The interment to follow at Waverly Cemetery.

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