Sylvia Ann Whitley Story

Sylvia Ann Whitley Story, 74, of Pensacola, Florida, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, and nurse, went to be with her Lord and Savior, January 05, 2015. Sylvia was born in Nauvoo, Alabama and moved to Pensacola from Birmingham, Alabama. Sylvia was a scrub nurse at the University of Alabama in Birmingham for over 25 years. Nursing came naturally to Sylvia and she genuinely followed her heart and was devoted to her patients. She was a member of Olive Baptist Church and Forestdale Nazarene Church. She was also a past member of the Birmingham Town and Gown Theatre.

Motherhood was her utmost passion and joy. Sylvia raised her 3 girls in a home that was full of laughter, kindness, energy and love. She had a fondness of music, singing, dancing and theatre that made for a fun and happy home. She loved and appreciated beautiful and vibrant things in life. Sylvia’s quick wit, awesome sense of humor and love of learning made for quite amusing and entertaining times. Her children and grandchildren alike were always fascinated by her storytelling, no one could tell a story like Sylvia! She was an excellent writer with a vivid imagination and was quite hilarious even as a little girl. She loved participating and always wanted to be a part of everything. She never had to be the star of the show; she was content making sure that her children, grandchildren and family were fulfilled. Being a mother was indeed her greatest joy! Sophistication, integrity and devotion were her essence .

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jodie “Joe” Story and daughter, Sharon Hill Aydelott, and parents, William Whitley and Hazel Louise Whitley.

She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Gail Hill and Patricia Ann Hawkins (Buddy); sister, Janice Drinkard; grandchildren, Justin Allender (Heather), Brianna Allender (Cory Salyers), Brandon Aydelott, Elizabeth “Biz” Aydelott; great grandchildren, Benjamin Allender; several nieces and nephews whom she loved and adored; special friends, Dorothy Long, Isaiah Long, Theta Redman, Diane Burleson, Jarrod Ventura, Stella Andrion and Lee Lee Holt.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 09, 2015 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel with Dr. Ted Traylor officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 08, 2015 at the funeral home.

BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway is entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com.

Thank God for a Christian Mother!