Sylvia Phillips Cheros was born March 8, 1944. She was the Valedictorian of her graduating class at Palmetto High School. After high school, she attended North Greenville College and graduated as the Salutatorian of her class.
She worked as a legal secretary at the law firm of Love, Thorton, Arnold, and Thomason where she met her future husband John. After marriage, she continued work as a legal secretary for the Federal Probation Office until the birth of their son Kyle. Thereafter she became a homemaker, assisted her husband in his newly established private law practice while doing volunteer work for the Legal Auxiliary, Daughters of Penelope, and Meals On Wheels. As time went on she played a key role in partnering with her husband in their various business interests.
In her later years she and her favorite aunt Amelia "Midge" Cothran enjoyed baking cakes and helping her son Kyle in his restaurant business. She was a beloved wife and mother and known as a friend to many.
She was predeceased by her parents; Raymond and Lutewyle, and a brother; Mark. She is survived by a son; Kyle, grandson; John, brother; Raymond, and her numerous nieces and nephews, including her namesake; Sylvia Lea.
"My mother loved flowers" - Kyle Cheros
A visitation for John and Sylvia both will be held Monday, September 14, from 11:00 to 11:45 with a Trisagion at 11:30 at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Woodlawn Memorial Park. After the visitation, a Funeral service will be held at 12:00, followed by a Graveside service in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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