New York, New York
1931 - 2020 A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Please join us to mourn the passing of Sylvia Yvonne Coakley Matthew (89). The oldest child of Wilfred Stanley Sr. & Naomi Merle Coakley of Lewis Street (both deceased), Sylvia was born in Nassau, Bahamas on...
Read MoreYou were such a phenomenon trail blazer. A great leader, especially with the United Women in Faith. You are truly missed at Union United Methodist Church. I pray your soul continue to rest in peace.
Marie Lee
April 18, 2025 | Other
I have been BLESSED to have known such a beautiful person.❤ GOD BLESS HER SOUL and continue to uplift her family! I LOVE YA'LL! ❤
Towana Scott
April 18, 2021 | Family
Mrs. Matthew was such an elegant woman. I met her when I was first hired as a school librarian in CSD 16, she was always professionally encouraging! May she Rest In Peace.
Sandra Bright
May 03, 2020 | Significant Other
God bless you. SIP. Condolences to the family.
Valaria Murria
April 30, 2020 | BROOKLYN, NY
Take your well deserved rest Aunt Syl❤ Danny, Allan and Robin deepest condolences from Wayne III and me.
Christina and Wayne Russell
April 30, 2020 | SALISBURY, MD | Family
Alannah and I are keeping your family lifted up in Prayer. Stay encouraged and let God continue to comfort you.
Carlette Jameson
April 30, 2020 | Upper Marlboro, MD
To the Matthew`s Family our prayes are with you.
Tonce Cutler
April 30, 2020 | Washington, DC, DC
May lord bless you and your Family.
Tonce Cutler
April 30, 2020 | Washington, DC, DC
I will miss our intuitive and worldly conversations surrounding travel. It is a comfort knowing, Sylvia was and will always be shining light looking down upon us all.
With Deepest Condolences,
Delores Phillips
Delores Phillips
April 30, 2020 | Brooklyn, NY