
Josephine Sykes Harp, 83, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018.
She was born in Portsmouth, VA, to the late Robert Jackson and Pearl Mae Chitty Sykes. Josephine was also a member of Roanoke Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids.
Josephine is survived by her daughters, Helen H. Daniel and her husband Pete of Roanoke Rapids, Renee Hargrave of Roanoke Rapids; her son David Earl Harp and his wife Chrystal of Roanoke Rapids; six grandchildren, Mike Harp, Jr. Paul Daniel, Melissa Carter, Steven Hargrave, Josaha Hargrave and Kristen Hargrave; one great-grandchild; four great-great-grandchildren and her special cousin, Loraine LaClair and her husband Brian of Chesapeake, VA.
Memorial Services will be held at Roanoke Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 11, 2018 with Rev. Rick Rogers officiating.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, NC, from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M.
Online Condolences may be made to the family at askewfs.com