4/20/1915-8/23/2012
Sylvia C. Pokorny was born April 20, 1915 in Ashford, CT as Sylvia Cushman, daughter of Edwin and Florence Cushman, passed away peacefully August 23, 2012 at her home.
She married Stephen Pokorny and lived in Connecticut until 1989 when they moved to Merced to be closer to their daughter. In her earlier years she trained the mentally challenged. In her years in Merced she totally enjoyed Friday’s at seniors and outings with her friends.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Stephen Pokorny.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia A. Temple.
Sylvia was a collector of Angel figurines which personified who she was, an “Angel to everyone she knew”.
A special thank you to her caregivers, who showed Sylvia so much love and kindness, Martina Costilla, Cheri Mizenen, Olga Ramirez and Elizabeth Salas.
In lieu of flowers family requests contributions be made to Mercy Hospital Foundation, 2740 M St., Merced, CA 95340 or to Hinds Hospice, 410 W. Main St., Ste. A, Merced, CA 95340.
A viewing will be held at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, 1490 B St., Merced, CA on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 from 3:00pm-8:00pm.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.
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