Sylvia Emory Pulliam - Fair Funeral Home

Sylvia Emory Pulliam July 27, 1935 - April 19, 2018

Born: Saturday Jul 27, 1935

Died: Thursday Apr 19, 2018

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Sylvia Emory Pulliam, 82 of 11361 Greensboro Road, Ridgeway, VA passed away Thursday afternoon, April 19, 2018, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, April 23, at First Baptist Church of Ridgeway. Interment will follow the service in Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway, Va. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Sylvia was born on July 27, 1935 to the late John C Emory and Ruth L. Emory. She was a graduate of Leaksville High School, Class of 1953 and a member of First Baptist Church of Ridgeway. Prior to her retirement in 1994, Sylvia was the owner and operator of Sealtest Dairy Bar and Grill.

Mrs. Pulliam is survived by her children, Anne Crowder of Reidsville, Jennifer Lynne Connors (Kevin) of TN, and Amy Winn (Eric) of Martinsville, VA; sister, Dr. Fran Emory (Ed) of Morehead City; brother, John C. Emory, Jr. (Lea) of Midlothian, VA; sisters-in-law, Emily Brooks of Ridgeway, VA and Janet Lester (Billy) of Carthage, NC; six grandchildren, Sara Smith (Kevin) and April Fargis (Jordan) both of Reidsville, NC, Wesley Vandiver and Samantha Vandiver both of TN, Jacob Winn (Jessica Sutphin) and Dianna Winn both of Martinsville, VA; great-grandchildren, Eli and Katie Smith, Camdyn and Amelia Fargis, Tyson Vandiver, Brittany Oldland (Will) and Lathan Smith.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene W. “Bookie” Pulliam and brother, E.F. “Jimmy” Emory.

The family would like to thank their extended family at Mountain Valley Hospice for their kindness and care of Mama and her family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Ridgeway; PO Box 715, Ridgeway, VA 24148 or Mountain Valley Hospice, 730 East Church Street Suite 13, Martinsville, VA 24112.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.

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Amy, I'm so sorry. I pray that God will give you and your family all you need to get through this difficult time and that He heals your broken hearts. Angie
Angie Thomas

Having been a coworker of Jennifer's for many years, we are saddened by the passing of Mrs. Pulliam. We will keep family and friends in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Rocky Sease

So sorry for your loss I will keep the family in my prayers
Laura Gunter

To Amy, Eric, Jacob, Dianna and the rest of the family...........thinking of you and what a wonderful woman you had as a mother and grandmother. She will be missed as she was loved, but she left a great family legacy and will live through all of you. In Our Prayers, Bobby, Delores, Ben, Brooklyn and Caitlyn
Delores Thompson

I am so sorry for your loss. My Daddy took his family to Sealtest Cafe and then I took my family to Sealtest Cafe. Sue
Susan Voss

Reaching out to all, with love, I send sympathy for your loss. Sylvia will surely be missed ! She knows our hearts of love for her. Keep your beautiful memories close.
Susan Clingenpeel

I just want to express my condolences to the family, at the loss of Sylvia. Sending hugs to you all, Gayle
Gayle Clingenpeel Horton

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family at the loss of their loved one. May the good Lord be with you and yours in your time of grief and find comfort in the knowledge that one day you'll be together again. In Christian Love, Link and Jane
Mr. & Mrs. Virgil (Link) Thomas

We were saddened to hear of your loss. She was a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all
Richard

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