Sylvia was born October 8, 1937, to Guy and Lillian Cockrell Parkes. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Sylvia served as the secretary at the Chamber of Commerce office for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed traveling with her friends to various locations near and far to attend gospel singings. Sylvia also enjoyed the time she spent working in her yard and talking on the phone with her friends as well as spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter Michelle Chandler and husband Mike of Philadelphia, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Grannie” to her granddaughter Kayla Estes (Mikey) Leipert of Cullman, Alabama; and her two great-grandchildren Ryan King and Mabri Leipert. Sylvia also leaves behind her beloved dog: Charlie, Chief, and Bubbles; and her cat Lillie Mae all of whom provided great comfort to her. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years Wayne Estes, her parents, and her brother Royce Parkes.
Serving as pallbearers are C. J. Boatner, Mike Chandler, Adam Horton, Mikey Leipert, Ryan Parkes, and Robert Presley. Memorials in honor of Sylvia may be given to Calvary Baptist Church, c/o Jo Ellen Johnson, 875 Old Robinson Road, Louisville, MS 39339; or to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
