Mrs. Sylvia Mae Polk

Mrs. Sylvia Mae Polk obituary, Statesboro, GA

Mrs. Sylvia Mae Polk

Sylvia Polk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home - Statesboro on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mrs. Sylvia Polk Obituary Mrs. Sylvia Mae Polk, age 79, of Statesboro, GA., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024 at her residence after an extended illness.
She was a native of Jenkins County, but resided in Bulloch County for many years. She was a faithful member of Second Saint John Missionary Baptist Church.
Sylvia retired from the Bulloch County Board of Education as a Dietitian. Upon her retirement, she was also a dietitian with Willingway Hospital. After retirement, she continued to follow her joy and passion as a caterer. She had a great love for cooking and fellowshipping with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Leroy Polk, Statesboro, GA; sister, Mary (Joseph Sr.) Simmons, Savannah, GA; brother, Henry Jones, South Carolina. A host of other relatives and friends.
Walk-through viewing will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m. at Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458.
Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 12noon at Second Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, 1212 McDougald Parkway, Statesboro, GA 30458. Rev. Craig R. Tremble, Pastor/Eulogist.
Interment will be at the Bulloch Memorial Garden, 22002 US-80, Statesboro, GA 30459.
We will adhere to CDC guidelines.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.craigrtremblefuneralhome.com.
You may send flowers to the family through our floral store, an independent florist will make delivery according to your instructions.
Celebration of Life services are entrusted to the care of Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458
Services
Walk-Through Viewing
Thursday
July 4, 2024
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458
238 W. Main Street
Statesboro, GA 30458
Celebration of Life Service
Friday
July 5, 2024
12:00 PM
Second Saint John Missionary Baptist Church (McDougald Pkwy, Statesboro)
1212 McDougald (Fair Road) Parkway
Statesboro, GA 30458
Interment following celebration of life service
Bulloch Memorial Gardens, Statesboro, US
22002 US Hwy 80
Statesboro, GA 30458 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Mrs. Sylvia, please visit our Tree Store.

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