Darlene Sue Sikes, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. Ms. Sikes was born in Germany, a daughter of the late Howard Ray Sikes, Sr. and Marcella Anne Fuller Sikes.She was a retired professor from Coker College. Surviving are her children, Shelly Welch of Florence, SC, Malcolm James “Jamie” Dugas, III and Zeth Dugas, both of Houma, LA; six grandchildren and sister, Deborah Ostheimer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Sikes and Howard Ray Sikes, Jr. Please sign the tribute wall for Ms. Sikes at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.