A graveside memorial service for Sylvia B. King will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m.
Sylvia B. King was born on November 22, 1950, in Brandon MS to her mother Joyce Ruth Gray Boone Harmon and her father James Burl Boone. She departed from this life on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Kings Daughters Hospital.
Sylvia graduated from Pearl High School and continued to MS State University where she studied business and accounting and served as a student assistant under baseball Coach Ron Polk.
Sylvia was married to Phillip King for 47 years.
Sylvia was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church. She was the owner of Sylvia B. King Insurance Agency where helping her clients was the most rewarding part of her work. She received multiple sales and service awards throughout her career. Sylvia was a member of the First Ladies Civitan Club of Brookhaven where she volunteered many hours of service including serving as Club President. Her greatest passions were advocating for her family, friends and parents of special needs children. Sylvia enjoyed working with flowers, decorating her home and spending time with her friends. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is survived by her spouse Phillip, her son Jason Phillip King, her sister Tammy "TJ" Harmon of Savannah, GA and her "make a block friends"
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Donnie Boone, Michael (John) Harmon and Jerry Harmon.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.