Obituary of Sylvia Iola Harmon

Sylvia Iola Harmon (nee' Ford) was born to Clarice and George Ford in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 14, 1930. She attended New Jersey Avenue School and graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1948. Sylvia obtained her license in cosmetology and worked as beautician at Walker's Beauty Salon on Arctic Avenue in Atlantic City. She met and married her beloved husband, Raymond Riley Harmon in 1957, and from that union eight children were produced. Sylvia later worked as a certified nurse's aide at Golden Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; as a mentor with Saint Nicholas of Tolentine School's Women in Transition Program. Sylvia also enjoyed working at the Summer Love Vacation Bible School at Saint Augustine's Episcopal Church. As a lifetime member of Saint Augustine's, Sylvia was a member of Saint Martha's Guild, the Senior Choir, and a former president of Episcopal Christian Women. As an active member of her community, she was also a member of 101 Women Plus. Her charity was extensive – she would give a donation to all who asked. She was a devoted Eagles fan. She has a passion for the playing the organ and piano. In her free time, she enjoyed completing mega puzzles with her husband, Raymond. Or playing boarding games and doodling with her children and grandchildren. Her kindness and motherly advice have comforted all who came into her presence. Sylvia is predeceased by: her parents, Clarice and George Ford; sister, Evelyn; brother, James, Sr.; her beloved husband Raymond, Sr.; children, Ramona, Raymond, Jr., Cynthia and Denise Clark. She is survived by: her loving sister, Iona Thomas; children, Mark, Helen, Mary Ann and Donita; nephew, James Ford, Jr.; niece, Mary Jackson; son-in-law, Rodney Clark; grandchildren, Kevin, Michelle, Franklin, Megan, Kelly, Janee', Raymond, III, Mary Anna, Edsel, III, Aylssa, Juan, Jr. and Leila; great-grandchildren, Vayhona, Johnay, Akyma, Nehemiah, Akari, Amonte, Khamod, Aiden, Rayanna, Madison, Ayla, Ariana, Levin, Riley, Ramona, Frankie and Lewi; great great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Aviana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11AM, Saturday, February 18, 2023, Saint Augustine's Episcopal Church, 1709 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey, where friends may call from 9AM. Interment to follow in the family plot in Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville, New Jersey. Arrangements entrusted to Greenidge Funeral Homes, Atlantic City, where condolences may be left at www.greenidgefuneralhomes.com.