Brenda A. Sikes, 74, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital after a long battle with illness.

Brenda was born on July 7, 1950, in Cuba. She was the daughter of Arnold and Ella Mae Hitchcock Sikes.

Brenda was a proud, long-time resident of Friendship and enjoyed gardening, horses, and riding motorcycles. She loved to spend time with her family and friends, and caring for her beloved dog, Coco.

Brenda is survived by her brother, Donald Sikes of Shinglehouse, PA., her sister, Sandy Sikes of Patriot, IN., and many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, as well as two women who Brenda loved as her own daughters, were her caretakers and closest friends.

Brenda was predeceased by her parents, and a sister Rosie Lesesne in August of 2022.

Friends, family members, and others whose lives Brenda touched are invited to her memorial that will be posted on Facebook. Arrangements are under the direction of the Treusdell Funeral Home, 50 East Main Street, Friendship NY 14739.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Allegany County SPCA at 5440 NY-19 Belmont, NY 14813.