Sylvia was the beloved wife of Charles Chaney Sr.; loving mother of Michael Thomas and his wife, Diane, Judy Thomas, and Charles Chaney Jr.; and cherished grandmother of Eric Thomas and his wife, Sobie, and Brian Thomas and his wife, Tiara. She also held a special place in her heart for her grand-furbaby, Harvey.
Sylvia was the dear sister of Michael Bilbo and his wife, Donna; and loving aunt of Michael Bilbo Jr., Ashley, and Peggy Parker and her partner, Jean.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Jesse Bilbo; her sister, Barbara Parker; and her nephew, Joey Parker.
Sylvia found joy in life's simple pleasures. She enjoyed putting together puzzles, collecting Beanie Babies, and baking delicious cookies and cakes. She loved watching The Andy Griffith Show and classic Westerns, as well as listening to country music, especially Conway Twitty, George Strait, and Hank Williams. Sylvia enjoyed visiting Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and always appreciated a good crab cake or steamed crabs. Her faith was important to her, and she enjoyed attending Bible classes at St. John's Lutheran Church in Linthicum, Maryland.
