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Doris Sylvester Obituary


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MRS. DORIS K. SYLVESTER Age 79 of Marietta, GA., died Wednesday, June 15, 2005. Mrs. Sylvester was predeceased by her husband, Louis E. Sylvester. She is survived by three children, Sandy Flock of Marietta; Don Sylvester of Agoura Hills, CA; and Doug Sylvester of Westlake Village, CA; and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Sylvester and her husband were the former owners of Dekalb Travel Agency in Tucker, GA. She was a member of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 21st at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church with the Reverend Mac Thigpen officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Myloma Research, 1825 Barrett Lakes Blvd, Ste. 280, Kennesaw, GA. 30144. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son, Canton Hill Chapel, 1157 Old Canton Rd., NE, Marietta, GA. 30068. 770-977-9485.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jun. 19, 2005.

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Steve Fusi

August 16, 2005

To the Sylvester Family,



It was with sadness that we learned of your mother's passing. All of my family remembers wonderful times at your house for holidays, pool parties and the like.

We remember her, and you, with great fondness.



Very Sincerely,



Steve Fusi

Raymonde Mitchell

June 19, 2005

So many will miss this beautiful lady with a warm heart and a friendly smile.

I know I will.

My condolences to Sandy and all her family.

Arthur and DeLois Sylvester

June 19, 2005

We share in your sorrow of the loss of your Mother and our Dearest Sister-in-law. She was very much loved by all of us. Her loss will be truly felt.

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