S Christell Virginia Fykes

Christell V. Covington-Fykes was carried away to glory by angels on Thursday night, June 22 at Brentwood Golden Living Center at the age of 93. Chris was born in Kuttawa KY. to Will and Fannie Covington, coming to Evansville in 1946. She had worked at the former Executive INN, a CNA for 10 years in Deaconess Pediatrics, and at The Optical Group.
Chris was united in Holy Matrimony to Thomas Fykes, who preceded her in death in 1990, for 38 years,
She now joins her siblings Margaine Covington, Lucy Watkins, Cecil Covington, Cora Edmonds, Eugene Covington, Thomas Covington, Donnie Covington and Udell Covington ,who all preceded her in death.
Chris truly loved the Lord and her church, she joined St James Missionary Baptist Church where she served as church financial secretary for over 40 years, she also served as president of the Mothers Board, Mass Choir, chairman of the Program Committee, and worked with the Culinary Committee and Ushers. She loved working in the church. Chris had a gift of creativity. She would put together unique programs to benefit the church. She was also very active on the State and District Baptist Association, having served as vice president of Southern District Mothers Board, chairman of district education committee and scholarship committee, former vice president of Southern Baptist District Women, and member of the Layman's Wives. She also loved singing in every Charles Folds Community Choir that was held.
Chris was a very stylish and trendy lady who loved her “Church Hats” and clothes, buying her first pair of Converse tennis shoes at age 88, but she found relaxation working in her yard, which was always immaculate. She also loved to travel along with her husband and dear friends Eva and Bobby Clayton they formed “Fykes and Clayton Tours”, they planned chartered bus tours all over the US and she always made sure the bus ride was fun for her customers.
Chris was also a founding member of Osborne Funeral Home, where you could find her everyday from day one of the vision to every funeral held. Chris loved to be at the funeral home working with her family, until Alzheimer's affected her at the age of 90.
We would like to extend a huge thank you for the love and care shown to Chris at Brentwood Golden Living. The staff treated her like family and made her last years good. She would always say “They take good care of me”, so for that we say again thank You! Also thank you to Mary Prescott and Jackie Christian for checking on Chris and being with her until the end of her journey, she loved your company.
Chris leaves to cherish great memories her sons John Campbell (Rose) and Larry Fykes (Johnie) , and nephew she helped raise as a son Jerry Osborne (Eunice) she also has two grandchildren Carisa Campbell and Marcus Campbell (Tammy) and step-grandson, Brandon Nicholson and a host of great and great great grandchildren.
She is also survived by special nieces, Her caregiver and devoted partner Stacia Christian (Robert), and Shayla Osborne. Their children Robert, Brittney, and Rianna who she thought of as grandchildren ,as well a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Homegoing Celebration will be 11:00am Saturday at St James Missionary Baptist Church, Visitation will be 2 until 8 Friday at Osborne Funeral Home. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery