Mrs. Sylvia Jean Stokes Sizemore, 79, of Auburn, Alabama went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 24th 2025.
Born in Tallassee, Alabama on October 15, 1945, to Catherine and Henry Stokes.
Sylvia was married to the love of her life, Bobby, and shared 62 beautiful years together.
Her greatest joys in this life were being a wonderful mother to her only child, Cricket, and being a marvelous Mimi to her only grandchild Catherine, “Sannie.”
She served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ so deeply and was a devout member of Union Christian Church in Little Texas.
Sylvia, “Sweet”, or “Mimi” was known for her infamous hugs and infectious smile. To know her was simply a gift.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry & Catherine Stokes, her sister Barbara Ray, and her brother Henry “Buck” Stokes Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband Bobby Sizemore; her daughter Cricket (Toby) Hanna; granddaughter Catherine (Will) Embert; brothers and sister in law, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, extended family, and an immeasurable amount of friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at Union Christian Church in Little Texas.
1111 Co. Rd. 69, Tuskegee, Alabama, 36083.
Visitation 11am - 1pm, service 1pm - 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Union Christian Church.
Professional services provided by Jeff Jones Funeral Home of LaFayette, AL.
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Miss Sylvia, I sure am going to miss seeing the funny stuff you put on Facebook. I see where Cricket gets her sense of humor. Thank you for raising such a beautiful daughter. You did well. Enjoy Heaven and I'll see you when I get there.