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In Memory of

Denise Sykes Harris

Passed away 2019

Denise Sykes Harris attended Indian River High School in Chesapeake, VA.

Class of 1973
Date of Passing Oct 04, 2019
Denise Sykes Harris, 64, passed away on Oct. 4, 2019. She was a native of the South Norfolk section of Chesapeake and was an Episcopalian. She was the daughter of the late Janet and Nathan Sykes. She was a graduate of Indian River High School where she was a cheerleader. Her professional career encompasses Tiffany Bridal Shop in Norfolk where she organized Bridal Shows and assisting brides to be to find the prefect dress for their wedding. She received her Associated Degree from TTC while being employed there. She went on the receive her BS from Bluefield College. Denise worked in the Workforce Development Department at TCC until health issues forced her to retire at an early age.

Denise was predeceased by her twin sister Drew S. Ford and her “Beloved Mama” Mildred L. Harris. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Johnny Harris and “Brother” Kenny Lee Cochran.