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Obituary For Evelyn Polk

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Evelyn Polk of 303 Shipp Lane, Lot D, Sylvester, Georgia, who departed this life on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Brown Chapel C.M.E. Church in Sylvester, Georgia. Words of Comfort will be given by Pastor Connie Scott. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia.

Mrs. Evelyn Polk was born January 2, 1961 in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. and Martha Timmons Jackson.

Evelyn was educated in the Worth County Public School System, and graduated from Worth County High School in 1979.

Evelyn gave her life to Christ and joined the Brown Chapel C.M.E. Church of Sylvester, Georgia. She served as a member of the Stewardess Board and the Missionary Society.

Evelyn was a member of the Wal-Mart Store Family in Sylvester, Georgia.

Evelyn was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. James Polk on October 15, 1983.

Our Loved One gave up this busy walk of life on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. Her parents and a brother, Charlie Will Jackson, have all preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of thirty-seven years, James Polk; her daughter, Shalonda Polk; stepdaughter, Aija Boatwright; two grandchildren, Ja’kerria Walker and J’son Walker; three sisters, Lora Lewis, Gloria Youmes, Debra Jackson; a brother, Alfonza Jackson; a sister-in-law, Vivian Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Guest Book

I'm so sorry for your loss. We went to high school together and she always had a smile on her face. God bless.

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My prayers and condolences goes out to the family of Mrs. Evelyn Poke. Her beautiful smile, her kind words, the Love for her family and friends will truly be missed. One thing we will all remember, that she loved God with all her Soul and Mind. Rest on Evelyn.

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Praying for her Family during this difficult time you will always be Mrs. E from Centra Pak🙏🏾

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Praying for her Family during this difficult times you will always be Mrs E from Centra Pak🙏🏾

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I am so sorry to hear of Evelyn's passing. We were classmate. She was always the sweetest person no matter where you seen her. I know that you all will surely miss her. Prays for all of your family. Sincerely Virginia Denton

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I am so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman and always full of life. She always had a word for me and Otis wherever she saw us.

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We always had a few laughs where ever we met. Flo

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We will truly miss our good friend, Evelyn. She was always cheerful & would put a smile on our face every time we saw her! Rest On Sweetie! We love you! Deepest Sympathy, Cynthia(Dassie)Chester & Phyllis (Dassie) William!🙏🏾

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Rest Well Ms. E.....may God continue to bless and watch over your family 💕💕💕💕

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Sending prayers from the City of Ashburn and the Centra Pak crew day shift....we love you Ms. E and we know that Heaven has gained a comedian....so rest well my friend love you now and forever more....R.I.P. 💕💕💕💕 signed Howard Jordan

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Evelyn and I became good friends when Worth County Schools integrated... our first class together was PE... We remained friends after school and ALWAYS stood and talked when I would come to Walmart! The world lost a wonderful person when Evelyn passed away. I will miss my friend and her smiling face! Rest easy my friend... thank you for being you! Shalonda, I love you girl... Humpty, you had a good wife... don't ever forget that!!! 💋

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