Mrs.. Glennis Sykes, 78, of Fernandina Beach, Florida, passed away on October 8, 3036 University of Florida Health System in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born in Tifton, Georgia, on March 24, 1948 and was the daughter of Glenn Powell and Winoma Norman Powell.  Mrs. Sykes lived in Atlanta, Georgia for twenty years and the past ten in Florida. She was an educator, having taught fourth and fifth grade in Gwinnett County, Georgia.  Mrs. Sykes was a member of Saint Brendan's Catholic Church in Cumming, Georgia.  She loved to sing and sang throughout high school and college and later performed at weddings, business conferences and social events. 

     Mrs. Sykes is survived by her husband, Edward Sykes, Jr. of Fernandina Beach; two daughters and sons-in-law: Jennifer and Donald Gauthier of Jacksonville, Florida, and Meridith Sykes and Zach Swilling of Buford, Georgia; three grandchildren: Will McCarthy and Ellie McCarthy of Jacksonville, and Ansel Swilling of Buford; and a sister and brother-in-law, Lyn and Phil McKenzie.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sykes was preceded in death by three brothers: Charlie Powell, Ben Powell and Fred Powell.

     A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Woodlawn City Cemetery in Adel, Georgia with Father Adam Kasela officiating.  Interment will follow.  Special music for the service will include "On Eagle's Wings" and "Ave Maria".  Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com.  Boone Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Sykes.