Sheryl Sykora

Sheryl Sue Sykora, 55, of Waco, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 11, 2022. Service will be visitation 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, TX with Deacon Ronald Sykora. Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, April 18, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, 2001 North 25 th Street, Waco. Fr. Ryan Higdon, Fr. Ed Karasek and Deacon Ronald Sykora.

Sheryl was born February 13, 1967, in Waco, TX to Alvin & Bernice (Holacka) Sykora. She graduated from high school in 1988. She enjoyed traveling with her parents and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She loved babies.

She worked for Red Lobster for many years. She also volunteered at Caritas in Waco for over 30 years and was the Volunteer of the Year many times.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Sykora, uncle, Edmund Sykora, aunt, Dorothy Sykora, aunt, Ruby Sykora, brother-in-law, Ray Gilbreath, a niece, Ashley Banik, and great niece Riley Banik.

Survivors include her mother Bernice Sykora, sisters: Darlene Cates & husband Steve, Janice Gilbreath, brother, Mike Sykora & wife Joan, sisters: Sharon Powell & husband Philip, Marilyn Banik & husband Eddie, six nieces, seven nephews, 10 great-nieces and 9 great-nephews.

Pallbearers will be her nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Wesley Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare for providing excellent care during her stay there.