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Sylvia Miley Obituary

The Rev. Sylvia A. Miley (nee Grubbs), age 75, of Sicklerville, N.J., graduated to Heaven on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Born in Brookville, she grew up in Sigel, and formerly lived in Hackettstown, N.J. and Mt. Pocono.

Along with her husband, Rev. Sylvia A. Miley touched thousands of lives and helped countless ministers both here and abroad in her many years of traveling in the ministry.

She was currently the CEO and president of Faith Covenant Ministries, which she and her husband founded and dedicated their lives to the growth and success of the ministry.

Beloved wife of the late Rev. Dr. James W. Miley Jr.; Loving daughter of the late Donald Clayton Grubbs and the late Mary L. "Marian" Grubbs; Dear sister of Linda (Grubbs) Coffey of Shelby, Ohio and Donna (Grubbs) Jackson (Walter) of Sigel; Loving aunt of Aimee Aichholz, Nathan Coffey and Lucas Jackson; Dear cousin of Nancy Smith (Kevin) and their children, Suzanne and Bethany.

She is also survived by her best friend, Brenda Sue Buzard.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Farnelli Funeral Home, located at 504 N. Main Street in Williamstown, New Jersey, where a celebration of life service will be held at 7 p.m.

Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Sigel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Covenant Ministries, 81 Belvidere Ave., Oxford, NJ 07863 or by visiting www.faithcovenantministries.com.

To sign the guestbook online, visit www.farnellifuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Jeffersonian Democrat from Feb. 5 to Feb. 13, 2025.

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Lisa Kincaid

February 6, 2025

My first time meeting Sylvia was 5 years ago when our church started FCM Bridgeton. She had this laugh about her that was contagious. She truly loved the Lord and it showed in her actions, ways, and all around. She will be missed but we know that she is in a much better place.

Pastor Dan & Angela Windstrup

February 5, 2025

Dear Sylvia , You and Jim will always be in our hearts, carrying the legacy you both left to us ,by loving, and serving others unconditionally just as Jesus loved the church.
We love you Sylvia,will never forget your happy, beautiful smile, your word of wisdom we thanks God for the honor to be part of your life, memories and ministry .

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