Carol Sykes Wiley

Carol Sykes Wiley, age 92, of Madison, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Carol was born in Gibson, Mississippi, on June 14, 1932, and raised in Monroe County. 

A high school and business school graduate, Carol worked as a business associate and legal secretary for sixty years until she retired at age 79, and then volunteered at Methodist Rehabilitation Center. She possessed a remarkable work ethic and was known for her meticulous grammar and spelling, which she did her best to instill in others; her delicious pot roast; and her homemade chocolate chip cookies. She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church Madison for many decades and undoubtedly entered Heaven with a “well done, good and faithful servant” greeting. 

She is survived by her daughters Gail Zirtzlaff (Dave); Judy Hughes (Doug); and Lisa Hathorn (Sam). Her greatest treasures called her Mimi - her three grandchildren, Heidi Bessette (Andy); Shannon Draper (Reid); and Hayes Hathorn; and four great-grandsons, Bryce Draper; Dylan Draper; Theodore Bessette; and Oliver Bessette. 

Carol is predeceased by, and now reunited with her parents Stella and Clifton Sykes; brothers Gordon and Buddy; and sister Edna Maurine. 

A visitation for Carol will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Home, 1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, Mississippi, followed by a celebration of life service at 3:00 p.m. and burial at Parkway Memorial Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts be made to First Baptist Church in Madison, Mississippi, or the charity of your choice.