Sylvia Conn-Mattix

Sylvia grew up in Ohio and Kentucky where she worked on a farm with her family and met Alfredo Garza Gutierrez in 1955 in Carlisle, Ohio. They fell in love and were married and moved to Corpus Christi, eventually settling down in Victoria. During their journey they raised 8 children, Danny, Daniel Conn, Delores, Benny, Yolanda, David and Carlos, with the first son passing at a very early age.

Sylvia’s occupation as a nurse was a perfect profession for her because she was very caring, compassionate and gentle. Sylvia loved spending time with her family and was always holding a grandchild or great-grandchild. She enjoyed family gatherings. She loved to read novels, collect antiques and visit resale shops. She was a Christian and attended Faith Family Church. She read her Bible and knew there was a place prepared for her in heaven.

Survivors include her children, Delores Gutierrez, Benny Gutierrez, Yolanda (Ruben) Vasquez, David (Susan) Gutierrez and Carlos Gutierrez; 9 grandchildren, Daniel Gutierrez Jr., Erica Gutierrez, Ashley Gutierrez Strevel, Brittani Nicholson, Camey Gutierrez, Amanda Vasquez, Randy Vasquez, Grayson Reed and Regina Bryan; 14 great-grandchildren, Alfredo Gutierrez, Desiree Gutierrez, Joseph Gutierrez, Danielle Gutierrez, Mariyah Gutierrez, Damian Vasquez, Brandy Vasquez, Daelyn Pedraza, Daevreigh Zarate, Madison Barton, Ethan Bryan, Cynthia Flores, Arianna Gutierrez, Alayna Herron, Carlos Gutierrez and Crystal Gutierrez; 6 great great-grandchildren, Hallie Nicholson, Bailey Nicholson, Karin Groome, Brailey Reed, McKinley Reed and Lacey Rose; sisters, Josephine (Bill) Lambert, Anna Steele and Alice (Ed) Isaac; brothers, John (Peggy) Conn and Richard Conn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Gutierrez; her sons, Danny Gutierrez and Daniel C. Gutierrez Sr.; a sister, Ruby Isaac; and brothers, Bill Conn, Jack Conn and Phillip Conn.

Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. Funeral services will be at 9 am Monday, July 22, 2019 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Alfredo Gutierrez, Daelyn Pedraza, Joey Gutierrez, Mark Herron, Daniel Gutierrez Jr., Grayson Reed and Damian Vasquez.

Memorials may be made to the Women’s Crisis Center.

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