Evangelist Linda Marie Sykes is the third oldest child of the late James and Mozella Thurston. She is married to Administrative Assistant, Superintendent. Dr. E. Andre Sykes Sr., for 40 years, has three children, Edward Andre Jr., Sabrina Kandyce, and Daniel James. One daughter-in-law, Brittany, one Son-in-law, Robert, and 12 Grandchildren, Davion, Makala, Malachi, Alaysia, Kayden, Darius, Wyatt, Lyanna, DeAndre, Jayce, Daniel Jr., and Noah. She began her ministry, growing up at her Father’s church, the True Light Temple C.O.G.I.C., as a choir director, youth leader, a Licensed Evangelist Missionary, and wherever her hands worked, until her husband was called to Pastor, the Christian Love Deliverance Center Church of God In Christ, in January 1998. She also has worked as a nurse, a counselor, behavior disorder and CPR certified. Now she is working as an Intercessor, a Prayer Warrior, and specializing in Deliverance. She works very close to her husband as an Intercessor and a Spiritual Leader and serves as the Director and President of the Women’s Department (The Queens of Christian Love), Serves as District Missionary of the Hosanna District, Co. Founder and Co. Pastor of the Christian Love Deliverance Center Church of God In Christ and the First Lady of the Peter Rock Church of God In Christ.