Dara Lynn Pike

Dara Lynn Pike, age 61, of Winston-Salem, passed away on June 2nd, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on December 14th, 1961, in Forsyth County, to the late Robert Everette Pike and Carol Ann Atkins Pike.

Dara worked as med tech/PCA and was known for her great sense of humor.  She had many hobbies, including diamond art, reading, and listening to music, especially Poison, Def Leppard, and KISS. Dara also loved to cook and had the opportunity to eat at the restaurant of her favorite celebrity chef, Paula Deen.  Most of all, Dara was a loving mother, dog mom, and grandmother who will be missed greatly by her friends and family.

She is survived by her daughters, Adriana Velazquez, with wife Casey Mills and Kelsey Velazquez, with fiancé Jordan Griffin; grandbabies, Hudson and Mel; and special friends, Zane Shockley, Jessica McFoster, Karen Stoltz and Shayn Riojas.

In addition to her parents, Dara was preceded in death by her aunt, Mary Lou Atkins and dog, Sookie.

A celebration of Dara’s life will be conducted Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at Cox-Needham Funeral Chapel at 3:00pm with Pastor Mark Reed officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service.

Cox-Needham Funeral Home is respectfully serving Dara’s family. 

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