Sylvia Francine Siler, age 69, departed this life on Sunday, December 9, 2007 in the Carolina Medical Center in Concord, NC. She was born August 20, 1938 in Rockwood, TN. She was raised in Rockwood where she attended Campbell School. During her school years, she excelled in basketball. She was raised in a Methodist home and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and joined Speights Chapel AME Zion Church. Later in life, she joined the Church of God of Hartford where she remained a member until her passing. Preceded in death father, Columbus Siler; brother, Richard Siler; sister, Othello Siler.
Sylvia leaves to cherish her memories:
Mother: Trixie Siler of Rockwood, TN
Daughters: Sandra Alexander of Las Vegas, NV
Walletta Orr of Concord, NC
Son: Shedrick Siler of Columbus, OH
Grandchildren: Chareena, Ladarian & Roushon Orr of Concord, NC
Tonisha Robinson & Cornell Flowers, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV
Great granddaughter: Khaylani Mcfadden of Las Vegas, NV
Brothers: Wendell Siler & wife, Pat of San Bernadino, CA
Stewart Siler & wife, Deirdre of Rockwood, TN
Sister: Jacqueline Johnson of New Britain, CT
Uncle: John Willis & wife, Liz of Richmond, VA
Host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
The family will receive friends Friday, December 14, 2007 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. at Evans Mortuary. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel with Freda Hickman officiating. Graveside service will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood.
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So sorry to hear of your passing Ms. Sylvia, I know that you are now at peace, you are just like family to us and we will miss you dearly. Our heartfelt compassion and condolence goes out to you and your family for such an unexpected passing. We love and miss you very much.....
Maritza Ashley (Columbus, OH)
May you find comfort to know that our prayers are with you. May God continue to Bless the family and may you find strength to hold on and know that Joy cometh in the morning. We love you all.
Eddie Sr. Alice, Eddie Jr, Reggie and Jayden Chatman (Rockwood, TN)
I am so very sorry to hear about Sylvia but know that "absence from the body--present with the Lord." My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I love you and pray that God will comfort you and always keep you.
Sincerely,
Roxianne Roddy Sherles (Loudon, TN)
Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. May God bless you and your family.
Nita & Allison Floyd (Rockwood, TN)
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