Sylvia Ann (Greer) McBeath, 55, of Vicksburg went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Sylvia was born on Feb. 17, 1961, in Savannah, Ga., to Gene M. and Dixie Greer.

Sylvia graduated from Jim Hill High School in Jackson and then received a degree in nursing from LSU, where she served as president of her nursing class.

Sylvia married Kim R. McBeath of Vicksburg in March, 1982. Kim was stationed on two separate assignments in England with the U.S. Air Force. They enjoyed their life abroad, visiting several countries in Europe.

Sylvia’s nursing career included working medical/surgical at Huey P. Long Hospital in Alexandria, La., and serving as the nurse for the flight surgeon’s office at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, La.

For the past 15 years, Sylvia was a pediatric nurse for Dr. Gordon Sluis of Merit Health in Vicksburg. During this time, Sylvia and her co-workers developed a relationship like a family. Sylvia loved all of her patients and enjoyed being a part of the care for so many children.

Sylvia was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Vicksburg. She will always be remembered for her loving and fun spirit.  She was a joy to everyone she knew. Sylvia had a special place in her heart for her three dogs, Maggie, Lucie, Coco, and her cat, Tucker.

One of Sylvia’s favorite places in the world was Hawaii. She and her husband visited the islands on four different occasions.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Gene M. and Dixie (Brister) Greer of Jackson; and her father-in-law, Kenneth R. McBeath of Vicksburg.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Kim R. McBeath; her sister, Amy Greer Whitton (Lonnie) of Clinton; her mother-in-law, Wynette McBeath; three nephews; two nieces; two great nieces; four cousins; and many friends.

The family is profoundly grateful to Imelda Perkins for her loving and knowledgeable care, and to Dr. Martin Newcomb and staff.

The funeral service is Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, CARA and Vicksburg Humane Society.