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September 8, 2026

Sylvia Joyce King

Sylvia Joyce King, friend to all, devoted to family

PULASKI — Sylvia Joyce Bokhart King, of Pulaski, passed away peacefully Friday (Sept. 4, 2026), surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Mishawaka Ind. on Oct. 2, 1935, Sylvia lived a full and vibrant life defined by service to others, warmth, kindness and deep devotion to her family. Her journey in hospitality began in her early youth working alongside her parents, Morris and Margaret, at their restaurant, the M&M Grill in Colon, Mich. It was there that Sylvia began honing what would become her lifelong love language: service to others with genuine care and respect. It was also where she met the man who would become her husband.

On June 9, 1956, she married her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life, Arlon Fluett King. Together, Arlon and Sylvia built a home filled with love and laughter as they traversed the country with stops in Vicksburg, Mich., Shawano Wis. and Modesto, Calif., before settling in Pulaski, the community she truly called home.

Her primary calling was motherhood — raising her children and cultivating a loving, supportive home environment for her husband and children.

Once her children had grown, Sylvia poured her creative energy into the business world. She pursued her passion for ceramics by opening her own business, where she crafted original pieces and taught others the art. She later transitioned into local real estate, building a vast network of friends and lasting relationships throughout the community who came to call her “Silver,” a glimmering of brilliance like no other.

Sylvia eventually returned to her roots in hospitality, owning and operating Frick and Frack’s, a local 24/7 diner serving the community and local sport fishing industry of the Salmon River for several years before expanding into fine dining. Together with her husband, Arlon, her son, Tim, and their business partner, she opened Memories Fine Dining. For many years, Memories brought the same warmth, hospitality and welcoming spirit that family and friends had always enjoyed at the “King Ranch” directly to the dining experience.

Allegany was her final and a very familiar respite where she enjoyed the beautiful scenery, wonderful new friendships and precious time with family.She is survived by her children, Cindy (Vern), Tim (Lisa), Tom and Jay (Sandy); as well as her cherished legacy of loving grandchildren (nine), great-grandchildren (seven) and still counting….

Sylvia was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arlon in January, 2020; her infant son, Michael; and her parents and siblings.

Sylvia will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Arlon, in a private family burial. A celebration of life will be held in the Pulaski area in the coming months for family and friends to gather and honor her memory.

Perhaps her greatest accomplishment in life was not by choice as she assumed the role of matriarch of the King Family. The lessons she handed down the generations shaped our family: make the best of your life challenges as there are many, an unwavering devotion to your spouse in good times and in bad, a will to live life that defied the odds, a calm voice of wisdom and kindness that draws even strangers to a circle of friends. She will be missed but leaves behind an indelible imprint on the lives she touched which will carry on.

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