of West Helena, AR
February 19, 1933 - January 7, 2018
Sylvia Jane Kornegay Atkinson, 85, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. She was born to Alfred Kornegay and Ansil Smalley Kornegay on February 19, 1933 in Connells Point, Arkansas.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Sylvia was a member of Elaine Church of God, where she taught Sunday School for many years and was considered the mother of the church by many. Her home was often the place where all the family gathered.
Sylvia is survived by two daughters, Janie Jones (Johnny) and Johnnie Fridell (Tommy); four grandchildren, Timothy Jones (Holly), Jeremy Jones (Katie), Amanda Lee and Brandon Caery; two step-grandchildren, Elizabeth Alvarez (Alex) and Jennifer Rotondaro (Paul); eight great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lois Holloway; and four sisters-in-law, Vivian Kornegay, Ruby Lynch, Billy Rigsby (Bill), and Hilda Pruitt.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Johnny Atkinson; a son, Alfred Atkinson; a brother Norris Kornegay; a sister, Sue Patterson; and her parents.
The family requests memorials to be made to: Patient's Choice Hospice, 310 Forrest Street, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335
A graveside service for Sylvia Atkinson will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, 870-572-2571.
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11 Condolence(s)
Gregory Woods
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
Jo ann & will knight
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
So sorry for your loss of such a special person. Thinking of the family & in our prayers
Cheryl Moore
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Such a sweet lady! She will be truly missed!
Juanita Caldwell Reyna
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Janie and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thots and prayers. Terry and Juanita Reyna
Roland & Clara Williamson
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Sad to hear about Mrs. Sylvia. Enjoyed knowing her. Such a nice person. May God's peace & comfort be with all who loved her.
Karen Hardesty
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Johnnie and Janie, so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. She was a great lady and will be missed.
Kathy Ragsdale
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Johnnie & Janie,
I am so sorry to hear about Ms Sylvia...She was an awesome christian lady and was loved and respected by all that knew her...
She is healed now and reunited with all her loved ones that went home before her....My thoughts and prayers are with you both ...
May God bless you both...
Curtis and Vicky Crisp
Monday, January 8, 2018
Ms. Sylvia was a very Special Lady to all who knew her, and a hard worker, and Her Family Reflects her Godly ways, as She was always going to go to Church. She truly lived a Christian Live and taught others, by the way she lived and Served others. My God Comfort all the Family and Freind’s.
Rose
Monday, January 8, 2018
Johnnie sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers for comfort.
John Wildberger
Monday, January 8, 2018
I was saddened to learn of Ms Sylvia's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed.
Jean Clark
Monday, January 8, 2018
Johnnie, so sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers always.