Sylvia Louise Sherwood

As kids, we spent hours down at Ricky and Susie's house, with Sylvia always nearby, as we played and sometimes got into mischief. Sylvia was a "different" mom...she was never "too busy" to engage in whatever we needed to tell her or have her watch, no matter what. She was relaxed, always smiling, and very slow to get mad, in fact I can never remember that she ever got mad, even when we got into trouble. It was a happy place at the Sherwood's house, and I was lucky I lived up the street. Just...

When I saw the name "Sylvia Sherwood" pop up in my Gmail, I immediately smiled. That is how I remember Sylvia; always smiling, always loving and always caring more about the other person than herself. We can all use her life as a model of compassion and love.

I will miss you so. For the past year you were the sunshine of my life.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, you were all so special to me also.

She will always be in my heart,she was one of the most beautiful women inside and out that I have ever known.She will be missed,Darlene Bryan

Our Dearest Sylvia:
You blessed me with your strength, your love for the Lord and your unending TRUST that the LORD would hold you in the Palm of HIS HAND till you met HIM Face to Face. The times of prayer, reading the bible and sharing what HEAVEN will be like is a treasure I keep close to my heart. Until we meet again dear friend!
Love, MJ Goldzimer

In our early years in Long Beach, on Los Flores Street, Sylvia was a lot like our second mom, a house where we could always go to visit and get a smile, hug and maybe even cookies. We felt welcome and loved, and we never got in trouble - we wanted be good because Sylvia was so nice!
As Sylvia neared the end, she maintained a rare trait for anyone, especially someone with medical issues - she NEVER wanted to talk about herself and her "stuff", she always turned the conversation to...

Dearest Sylvia,
You are in my heart and soul forever!!!!
your light is still shining upon all that have known you.
thank you for your love and kindness.
I love you,
Daphna. E. Ziman

I miss you so much Grandma Sylvia. You will always and forever live in my heart and in my soul.
I love you,
Daphna E. Ziman