Patricia L. Sykes

Patricia L. Sykes, 84, of Collinsville, IL, entered eternal rest Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL with her family by her side.

She was born on January 8, 1938, to John B. and Alline (nee Clark) Arth at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

Patricia was a life-long member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, IL.

Patricia loved God and her family above everything. She prayed the rosary every day, sometimes multiple times a day and helped to build the foundation of faith in Christ in her daughters and grandchildren. Patricia was happiest when she was at home where she raised her family, spending time with her grandchildren, as well as caring for the children of her neighborhood. She loved to cook at home as well, making homecooked meals every night for dinner, and making school lunches every day for her children. Patricia was a caregiver, always known to take care of everybody before she thought of herself. She touched the hearts of everyone around her and was always there to listen when anyone needed help or advice. Patricia was so proud of how many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and the life they all built together; her memory and foundation in faith will live on through them.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Alline Arth; loving husband, Ronnie D. Sykes; and great-granddaughter, Margaret Hart.

Patricia is survived by her daughters, Peggy (John) Castelli, Laura Elkins, Jane (Scott) Goforth; brother, Jack (Joyce) Arth; sister-in-law, Norma (Emil) Isenberg; grandchildren, Johnny (Danielle) Castelli, Erin (Shade) Connor, Ronnie (Trish) Castelli, Christian (Ashley) Castelli, Mindy (Aaron) Cope, Nathanael (Melody Francis) Elkins, Carrie (Shaun) Mitchell, Lisa Goforth, Kelly Goforth; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Anya, Sydney, Madison, Maxwell, Maecynn, Maeghan, Malorie, Leo, Evan, Seth, Zoé, Ivan, Claire, Sophia, Carlie, Ava, Noah; great-great-grandchildren, Lennox, Everett; and many loving friends.

Memorials may be made to Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Visitation: Tuesday, May 17, 2022, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, IL.

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 10:30 am, Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, IL.

Clergy: Fr. John Beveridge

Interment: Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Collinsville, IL.

Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.