Sylvia Wiseman

Sylvia Wiseman obituary, Portland, TN

Sylvia Wiseman

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Dec

18

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Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside

104 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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18

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

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104 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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Sylvia Wiseman Obituary

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Sylvia Wiseman, age 70 of Portland, passed away December 11, 2025. Born on October 24, 1955, in Paducah, Texas to the late Juan and Dominga Reyna, Sylvia lived a life rich with love, compassion, and an unwavering spirit that touched the lives of many.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Sylvia's legacy will forever be cherished by her beloved husband of 42 years, Don Wiseman; children, Tina Hawkins (Larry), Janice Wiseman (Ryan), and Ryan Wiseman (Melissa), grandchildren, Anthony Hodges, Hailey Hodges (Austin), Natalee Thompson (Ray), Abigail Wiseman, Paige Wiseman, and Ethan Hawkins; great-grandchildren, Marshall Hodges, Aubrey Hodges, Kaden Denney, Atlas Williams, Elias Williams, Silas Denney, and Blakeleigh Thompson; sisters, Janie Wright and Geneva Cisneros; and brother, Sammy Cruz. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Alice Cisneros. 

 Friends, family, and loved ones are invited to gather for a visitation at Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on December 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life service that will commence at 11:00 AM and conclude at 12:00 PM.

Arrangements Entrusted to: Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside, Hendersonville (615) 822-4442 www.sumnerfuneral.com

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

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Upcoming Events

Dec

18

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside

104 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

Send Flowers

Dec

18

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside

104 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.