Mrs. Sylvia Graham Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Sylvia Graham

Mrs. Sylvia Denise Balem Graham, 60, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1959 to the late Gus Balem and Dollie Mattie Goins Balem.

Sylvia was a lifelong member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church where she was very active. She graduated from Ragsdale High School class of 1977 and attended Winston Salem State University. Sylvia was employed with Freightliners 24 years.

Sylvia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and was a strong woman who loved to cook, shop, travel, and was a very hard worker. She was very soft spoken and loving.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Elias Graham of the home; one daughter, Tiffany Graham (Andr’e Heaggins) of Salisbury, NC; one grandson, Zay’Vien Heaggins of Salisbury, NC; three sisters, Naomi Geraldine Blocker, Pauline Stewart Smith and Hazel M. (Johnny) Rorie all of High Point, NC; two sisters-in law; two brothers-in-law; one uncle; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury, NC. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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We were sorry to hear the news of Sylvia. She was a childhood friend and growing up at Emmanuel together. She was always a pleasure to be around. Our mother and Sylvia was funeralized on the same day. We send our condolences to the Graham and extended families as we too understand your grief and the feeling of losing a love one. We do pray your strength in the Lord for days to come. Blessings from the Harris family, Larry & Elvenia Diggs and Teresa Bennett and our extended family.

I will miss running into Syvia w87hen getting gas. We always chatted about High Point and First Emmanuel. I know that she loved her family immensely. My prayers are with her family in the days to come.

My prayers go out to you family in this our time of bereavement. Sylvia is my cousin and she will be missed.
Cassandra Saunders and family

Tiffany and family, After the shock of hearing of Sylvia's passing my heart became heavy with hurt. We worked many years at Kosa Industries. Even after she left to work at Freightliner, we still would run into each other in stores and talked and laugh. She became a very nice friend while at Kosa. She will be terribly missed. I love you Tiffany and your son. Know your mom is away in body but her Spirit lives on. Rest Now my friend until we meet again.

My schoolmate at Ragsdale High School, even though I had not seen her in a long time. I still remember the beautiful person she was. I pray that God will comfort her family and give them strength. I will miss you.May you rest in peace.
With Love Sylvia Brockman Kirkpatrick

Tiffany and Family, I'm So Sorry,for your loss! I worked with Sylvia,years ago at Freightliner,we started a week apart in 1995! We became friends over the years and remained friends,when we no longer worked together! Sylvia,was My Friend And I'm Very Blessed, To Have,Known Her! God Bless, Each Of You! Veronica Brown- States ville, N.C.

My childhood friend even though, it had been a long while that we would see each other that wasn't important. When we did we would just pick up where we left off like no time had pass. You had a smile that would light up the world. you will be terribly missed, but always remembered. my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Bay

Miss Sylvia, I will miss your smile when we greeted each other. RIP my friend. Terry Guffey

With Love Ruby Harmon !!!!

RIP Sylvia we went To Ragsdale High School together Desiree Boulware Jumper

God of love and mercy, embrace all those whose hearts today overflow with grief, unanswered questions and such a sense of loss. Grant them space to express their tears. Hold them close through the coming days. From Anthony and Anita Manns of Detroit, Michigan