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Sylvia Sheets Obituary
Leicester: September 28, 2008 at age 57 years. She is survived by 3 sons, Lance (Melanie) Hilyard of York, Shane (Brandy) Hilyard of Franklinville, Brandon (Amanda) Hilyard of Dansville; 7 grandchildren, Jacob, Mia, Jonah, Rosalin, Katelynn, Leahana and Tegan Hilyard; several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St., in Geneseo. Funeral Mass, Thursday 10 AM, St. Mary's Church in Geneseo. Burial, Pleasant Valley Cemetery, York. Memorials to the family.
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Dawn Gayhart-Thomas
October 15, 2008
Aunt Cookie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. My favorite memory will be of her and my mom (Geri) at the playground at one of the family reunions and all of the laughing. She will always be with us in our hearts.
Malinda Hilyard
October 6, 2008
My memories of Cookie are from years past, but I can always find one to make me smile...we shared some ups and downs, but we were never bored...much love.....
Kris Dower
September 30, 2008
Dear Bielewiczes,
My deepest sympathies to all of you on Cookie's passing. She has always been a happy memory for mr, and I'm glad I got to share a bit of her life with me.
Blessings and peace to Cookie, and to all of you.
Sincerely,
Kris (Smith) Dower
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