While at work in 1972, she met the love of her life, Allen and the couple were married two years later. And due to that work, Sylvia and Allen lived in many places around the country.
With her happy and magnetic personality, Sylvia quite effortlessly made new friends everywhere she went. Sylvia was a proud member of the Sun City Grand Stitchers Club, she enjoyed traveling and was particularly fond of Hawaii.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and a brother-in-law. She is survived by her beloved husband, Allen; sister, June; four sisters-in-law, 15 nieces and nephews, multiple extended family members and wonderful friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society
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