Mary Evelyn-Edminston Sikes, age 89, of Taylor, Arkansas passed away at her home Thursday, April 18, 2019.  She was born June 12, 1929 in Minden, Louisiana.

She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Taylor, her mother, Gertrude Coyle Taylor, her husband, Henry Sikes and a daughter, Terri Kay Sikes.

She is survived by her daughter, Lauri Loewer and husband Carl of Wynne, Arkansas and one grandson, Chris Loewer of Fair Oaks, Arkansas.

A very special thanks to Willie B. Randle for all the love and care you showed to our loved one.

Mary Evelyn graduated Baylor University in 1950 and married Henry B. Sikes.  She taught in the Taylor School system for a number of years.  She volunteered for Special Olympics, was active in Eastern Star and the Red Hat Society.  She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Taylor.   In her spare time she enjoyed cooking, sewing and being with her family and friends.  She will be greatly missed by all who shared in her life.

A time of visitation for Mrs. Sikes will be Monday, April 22,  2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Taylor, Arkansas.  Friends are encouraged to come by and visit with the family.  A private graveside service for family only will be held following the visitation.  Memorials may be made to the Prayer Garden at First Baptist Church in Taylor, Arkansas.

On-line condolences may be made at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com .  Funeral services are under the direction of A.O. Smith Funeral Home of Stamps, Arkansas.