Corinne Tucker Dykes joined her husband, Roy Perry Dykes; parents, Harper Prince and Corinne Berry Tucker; sisters, Marie "Tillie" Butts and Elizabeth Hooks; and brother, Mack R. Tucker in their heavenly home on Saturday, December 17, 2011.She celebrated her 91st birthday on November 1, 2011.
Mrs. Dykes was a graduate of Georgia State College for Women (now Georgia College and State University).She was a homemaker and a gracious, kind and talented southern lady.Born in Milledgeville, Georgia, she grew up in Washington County.Striving to remain an independent lady, Mrs. Dykes continued living in her home until she was hospitalized on December 4.She was an active member of Hawkinsville First Baptist Church, since joining the congregation in the late 1940's.
Mrs. Dykes leaves a devoted family to cherish wonderful memories of her.Surviving are a daughter, Dianne Dykes Bulloch and her husband, C. W. "Bip" Bulloch, of Hawkinsville and a son, Roy Perry Dykes, Jr. of Atlanta; grandchildren, C. W. "Bill" Bulloch, Jr. and wife, Stacie of LaGrange and Bradley Berry Bulloch of Fairhope, Alabama; great grandchildren, Savannah Nicole Bulloch and Jesse Reese Bulloch.
Rev. Dr. Don McClung and Rev. Dr. Gary Abbott will officiate the graveside service held at the Pulaski-Bleckley Cemetery on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Hawkinsville First Baptist Church building renovation fund or the charity of choice.
Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville, Georgia has charge of funeral arrangements.