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Sylvia Thompson Obituary

Thompson, Sylvia D.
Sylvia Diana Thompson, "Silbo" age 62, the devoted spouse of 33 years of Billy Thompson, entered into heavenly rest Friday, August 5th 2016 at Bridgeport Hospital. Sylvia was a loving mother with strict morals, who put her family first. Sylvia was very supportive in her family's cleaning company Mr. Beez. She enjoyed traveling and had a great sense of humor.
Sylvia was born Monday, September 21st 1953 in Mobile, Alabama, the beloved daughter of the late Clifford Spraggins & Alfreda Spencer. Sylvia was the oldest of five. Besides her father Sylvia was predeceased by step son Rufus Thompson.
Sylvia is survived by: mother, Alfreda Alma & step father Clarence Spencer of CT; husband, Billy Thompson of CT; son, Isaac & daughter-in-law Rainelle Drungo of NC; two daughters, Tasha Shelton & daughter-in-law Latoya Manns of CT. Charliese & son-in-law Charles Dodson of RI; step daughter, Jeanette McDaniels of MA; two step sons, Billy & daughter-in law Buffy Thompson, Benji Thompson both of ID; brother, Harold & Doreen Drungo of CT; three sisters, Brenda Cook of MD; Debora Fields of AL; Iva Williams of CT; twelve grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends that will cherish Silbo's memory.
Viewing will be held Thursday, August 11th 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Silvia's Life will proceed at 11:00 a.m. all at Shiloh Baptist Church 477 Broad St. Bridgeport, CT. 06604. Interment will be held on Monday, August 15th 2016 at Garden Gethsemane North Cemetery 8 Mile, Alabama. Share a memory of "Sylvia" at communityfuneralchapels.com

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Published by Stamford Advocate on Aug. 9, 2016.

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February 17, 2024

MISSING YOU

Faye Osborne

August 14, 2016

From the Osborne Family of Whistler,Alabama my u have the peace of God during the passing of your sister Silbo may God give u strength to endure. Faye ,Tyrone ,Diane,Robin,Melvin, and Debra

Bridget Wilson Hall & family

August 12, 2016

To Iva and family-

So sorry for the loss of your sister. May God continue to guide your path during this difficult time.

August 9, 2016

To ,Iva Williams and the Thompson Family,
May the Lord grant you the comfort that only He can give you as you celebrate the life of your sweet sister"Silbo" I will always remember her smiling face as we all met at the softball parks over the years. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and may the peace of God be with you and your family.

Patricia Claybourne-Bledsoe and Family

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