Sylvia was born in High Point, January 13, 1924, a daughter of the late William and Nancy Smith Jones. She worked for many years at Anvil Brand, Mr. Apparel and retired from W.J. Rives. Sylvia was an excellent cook and enjoyed family get togethers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Pope; a daughter, Diane Davis; a grandson, Eddie Davis and five brothers. Sylvia was a member of Four Square Gospel Church (now Gracepoint Church).
Surviving Janice Davis and her husband Dewey and Gloria Sanders and her husband Terry; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, a brother in law, Raymond Pope and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Sylvia's life will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 2 p.m. in the Sechest-Davis Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jeffrey Davis. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 1 p.m. until until the service. Memorials may be directed Hospice of Davidson County or Gracepoint Church, P.O. Box 5134, High Point, NC 27262.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sechrestdavisphillipsavenue.com for the Pope family.