Sylvia Green

Sylvia Green obituary, Higginsville, MO

Sylvia Green

Sylvia Green Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home - El Dorado Springs on Feb. 12, 2026.
Sylvia Green (Earle), age 85, of El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, surrounded by the family she spent a lifetime building.

Born on September 10, 1940, in Jacksonville, TX, to Thelma and Frank Earle, Sylvia lived a life defined by her devotion to God, her faith, and her family. She was the heart of five living generations-a rare and beautiful milestone she cherished deeply.

"As it is said, 'A mother holds her children's hands for a while, their hearts forever.' Sylvia Green held prayers and our hearts across five generations. She was the cornerstone of our family-the strongest, most loving woman we have ever known. While we are sad, we celebrate her journey to Heaven and the beautiful, lasting impact she made on every generation she touched."

Her true masterpiece was the legacy of love she left in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Frank; her sister, Patricia; her niece, Melissa; her sons, Darrell and David; her grandsons: Tanner, Lee, and Tyler; and her great-granddaughter, Madison.

Sylvia is survived by five generations who will carry her memory forward: her children, Della Dochstader, Dennis Dochstader, Dianna Viefhaus, and Darlene Morris; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She welcomed each with the same gentle love she gave her very first child.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

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