Sylvia Ree “Syb” Knox, age 72, of Archer City, Texas passed away Thursday morning, November 5, 2026 at her residence.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

Syb was born April 17, 1954 in Archer City to the late Hally Paul Knox and the late Grace Laverne Dunn Knox. She graduated from Archer City High School in 1972 and then from American School of Business in 1994.

Syb married George Terry “Buster” Abercrombie III in 1972 in Archer City. Together they had a son, Jason Grant. George preceded her in death in 2016. She married William Ira “Bill” Boykin in 1978 in Wichita Falls. Together they had a daughter, Leah Bridget.

Syb was an incredibly hard worker who provided for her family over the years by working as a Seamstress for Haggar Slacks in Olney, Cashier for McWhorter's Grocery Store in Archer City, Production Worker for Certainteed, homemaker, Newspaper Carrier for Times Record News, Cafeteria Worker for Wichita Falls ISD, Production Worker for Stanley Tool and Productions, Cashier for Albertson's, Sales Associate for Dillard's, Corrections Officer for James V. Allred Prison, Production Worker for ABB and Production Worker for Howmet - all of the latter in Wichita Falls.

Over the years, Syb lived in California, Georgia and Texas. She enjoyed traveling and had been to all but eight states in the United States. She also enjoyed doing ceramics and reading.

Strong-willed and independent by nature, Syb had a tender heart and loved her family deeply. She faced life’s challenges with determination, resilience and grace, never losing the kindness and compassion that were so much a part of who she was. She was friendly and talkative and could easily strike up a conversation with anyone. She took great pride in her children and grandchildren, and each one held a special place in her heart.

Survivors include one son, Jason Grant Abercrombie of Ft. Worth; one daughter, Leah Bridget Kessler and husband, Brian of Ellerslie, Georgia; six grandchildren, Kayla, Isabella, Aiden, Gavin, Isaac and Ava; two sisters, Theresa Bottlinger of Archer City and Leslie Knox of Wichita Falls; and nephews, Breck Tepfer and wife, Norma of Archer City, Jay Tepfer and wife, Tami of Archer City and Chase Bottlinger and wife, Amber of Seminole, TX.

Syb was a Christian by faith.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310..

"...And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."

Psalm 23:6