Sylvia Mell Scott-Williams

Sylvia was born on February 8, 1954 in Washington, DC to Evelyn Turner and William Gales Jr. Growing up she had three sister and four brothers. She married Cornell Scott, her first husband and was married to him until he passed Nov. of 1994. She remarried to Joseph Williams Jr. February of 1998. Sylvia lived most of her years at 7718 Normandy Road Landover MD, where she began working for a bank as a Teller. Over time she worked towards gaining experience as a teacher. She taught in Prince Georges County Public Schools for many years as a one on one assistant for children with disabilities and or special needs. Over many years, Sylvia welcomed many children into their home. She set about teaching them life skills, the way of the Lord, and how to be the best versions of themselves. Her children remember her as stubborn, a fighter, honest, patient, caring, and driven mother and women of God who encouraged them to pursue their goals.

Sylvia was accomplished at cooking, baking of all sort, banking, bowling and teaching. She was a generous and dedicated individual who loved the Lord God above all else. She was passionate about teaching others about Gods word and giving all the worship unto him no matter where you are and how you feel. Which she did always. She was an active and dedicated member of the Ark of Safety Christian Church.

Sylvia is survived by her husband Joseph Williams Jr.; children, Donnell Johnson, Michelle Jenkins and Tyhee Allen; grandchildren Donnetta, Angel, Kevin, and Elijah; siblings, Diane, Billy, Glenn, Elvis, Pam. Along with her son and daughter in law Diane and Ellis, brother and sister in laws Junious, Dorothy, Penny, Karla, and Alphonso; as well as 12 great-grandchildren, and over several friends and associates. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Evelyn Turner and William Gales Jr.; her first husband Albert Cornell Scott, her sisters and brother Gregory Gales, Sharon Avery, Sunday Gales as well as other family and friends.

The family would like to thank University of Maryland Charles Regional Center and GW Hospital for their efforts and care for Sylvia whiles she was alive. As well as Fort Lincoln Cemetery for taking good care of her whiles in her peaceful death.