Mildred Sykes Williams
1928 — 2023
Mildred Sykes Williams, 94, died on January 10 at her home in Franklin County's Pine Ridge community, surrounded by family. She was born September 29, 1928, to Amelia and Arie Sykes in Nash County near Spring Hope. Mildred was independent, graceful, decisive, and hard-working. A voracious reader, she enjoyed novels, religious literature, and current events. She took joy in quilting, gardening, cooking, and canning. An especially skilled angler, she always harvested her catch for eating. She had an optimistic and cheerful nature and was voted friendliest person in Spring Hope High School's class of 1949. Mildred married Charles Boice Williams of Pine Ridge on February 23, 1951, and they...