Beverly Dawn Oglesby Sikes, 58

Beverly Dawn Oglesby Sikes, age 58, of Statesboro, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Memorial service was held Monday, January 19, at 6 p.m. at Kennedy Funeral Home, Hooks Chapel of Metter.

Dawn was born November 26, 1968, the beloved daughter of Nancy Thomas and the late Jerry Oglesby. She was a 1985 graduate of ECI and later completed her nursing degree from Darton College. Dawn was an amazing nurse who fiercely advocated for her patients and cared for them with compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication. She made sure her patients knew they were prayed for, as her faith in God was the guiding force throughout her life.

Known for her strong will and determination, Dawn was a headstrong and stubborn woman—always right and always doing things her way or no way at all, right up to the end. She loved fiercely and with her whole heart. Those she loved never doubted it.

Dawn found joy in baking and decorating cakes, fishing, gardening, and most of all, spending time with her granddaughters—affectionately known as “Nanny’s Spicer Girls.” They were her greatest joy, and she spoiled them endlessly. Dawn loved spending time with her beloved dogs, Ringo and Buddy. Mrs. Sikes is preceded in death by her father; and nephew, Robbie Oglesby II.

Mrs. Sikes is survived by her mother; loving husband, Van Sikes; children, Tiffany (Aaron) Spicer of Twin City and John Sikes of Valdosta; cherished granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Alli, Harper and Hadley, all of Twin City; siblings, Sherry (Allen) Braswell of Twin City, Jerry (Lisa) Oglesby of Metter, Terri Dailey of Metter and Robert (Tina) Oglesby of Midway; many beloved nieces and nephews; and numerous friends she met and loved throughout her nursing career.

Dawn’s legacy is one of strength, faith, love and devotion to her family and those she cared for. She will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who knew her.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel of Metter is in charge of the arrangements.