On Monday, September 26, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Dr. Murray Sykes; step-mother of Larry Sykes and Nathan (Diane) Sykes; sister of Michele (Jim) Laughter, Denyse (Roger St. Vincent) Sabagh and Anne Sabagh. Also survived by two step-grandchildren, two nephews, and two great-nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, September 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, September 29, at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County Humane Society, 601 South Stonestreet Ave., Rockville, MD 20850.