Rev Sylvia Vera Stevenson
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Sylvia, who passed away peacefully on Sunday 21 June 2015, aged 79, at Austen House Care Home in Reading after a brave battle against Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis.
The beloved sister of Cynthia and John, adored aunt, great aunt, cousin, devoted friend and respected minister will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
A funeral service and internment for family and close friends was held at Gillingham Cemetery on Thursday 9 July at 13.30. A thanksgiving service will be held at Tyndale Baptist Church in Reading on Sunday 19 July at 18.30 (refreshments from 17.30) to which all are invited.
Donations to Parkinson’s UK may be made via http://sylvia.stevenson.muchloved.com
The beloved sister of Cynthia and John, adored aunt, great aunt, cousin, devoted friend and respected minister will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
A funeral service and internment for family and close friends was held at Gillingham Cemetery on Thursday 9 July at 13.30. A thanksgiving service will be held at Tyndale Baptist Church in Reading on Sunday 19 July at 18.30 (refreshments from 17.30) to which all are invited.
Donations to Parkinson’s UK may be made via http://sylvia.stevenson.muchloved.com
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Sylvia was my mentor - 1970 - 1974 when l was a student at Ng'iya Girls High School, Kenya. A dedicated Christian, educator, administrator. Miss Stevenson, as we knew her then, and team endowed us with strong values which have guided us to date. It is Our Heavenly Father's will that at His time, He calls us back to his bossom. Rest in peace, My Teacher, mentor, and a mother hen who at all times gathered us - her chick's close to her, against a lot of odds.
Fondly remembered.
Dr. Eunice Odinye nee Nyamasyo.
6th March 2021
Auntie Sylvia had a captivating life and I feel lucky to have been a part of it. I just wanted to share something from the last time I saw her.
One part of her charm I came to expect and will now miss, were her comments regarding my appearance. True to form, even towards her final moments she was able to focus her mind to comment on my newly acquired stubble. "What's this growth on your face? " she enquired, followed shortly by " I don't like it".
Remembering this moment brings me a smile every time.
Andrew
6th July 2015
The thing I remember most about Auntie Sylv was her ever-present camera! She'd always be videoing something.
I offer my sincere condolences to those who are touched by her passing. "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) We have the hope that comes from knowing that Sylvia is now in heaven with Christ Himself.
Lydia
4th July 2015
