Darla Sykes Bates

Mrs. Darla Sykes Bates, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025.  Darla was born in Forsyth County on March 23, 1941, to the late Willie Smith Sykes and Geneva Daphine Morgan Sykes.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest F. Bates.  Darla is survived by her daughter, Verta Bates of Winston-Salem.  There are no services scheduled at this time.  Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is serving the family of Mrs. Bates.