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Diane Sylvia Obituary

SYLVIA Diane Gearles Sylvia, of Richmond, Va., lost her battle with cancer on May 19, 2007. She was an amazing fighter and continued to show her strength and positive attitude until the very end of her life. She was preceded in death by her mother and best friend, Estelle Gearles. She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 17 years, Jim Sylvia; three loving daughters, Amy Dreelin Crenshaw (Gregg), Angie Dreelin, and Amanda Dreelin McCabe (Jim); her dear niece, Camilla Bailey; sisters, Barbara Sanderson and Darlene Webb; brothers, Don Gearles and Dale Gearles; three beautiful grandchildren, Mitchell, Jamison and Evan Crenshaw; and a host of family and friends. Diane was a 1967 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, after which she dedicated her life to her children. God needed another angel and now he has one of the best. The family will receive friends Monday, May 21, 2007 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Goochland Baptist Church Cemetery, 2454 Manakin Road, Manakin Sabot, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy., Richmond, Va. 23227.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from May 20 to May 21, 2007.

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Cathy Polishuk

May 25, 2007

Angie and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in my prayers.

Denise and Bob Latham

May 21, 2007

Amanda and family,
While Bob and I never had the pleasure of meeting your Mom, I know that she must have been an exceptional woman having had the pleasure of working with and knowing Amanda for the past 5 years. I know that you will miss her terribly and my heart and thoughts are with you. May you find peace in knowing that heaven is now graced by the presence of your lovely Mom.
With love and respect,

Randy Dunbar Amos

May 21, 2007

Angie and family: My heart goes out to all of you. Your mother was a lucky woman to have such loving and caring daughters. God has another angel, but I am so sorry that you have to lose her.

Gil & Susan Sylvia

May 21, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Diane Reid

May 21, 2007

Dear Family Members,
It is with a heavy heart to read the passing of your mother. She was indeed a very fine person. Amanda should remember me because I provided child care for her.

Joanne Verdi

May 20, 2007

Mary Diane & I became very close at the age of nine in the 4th grade; I lived on Floyd; She lived on Dooley; we spent the night together and used a flashlight to eat candy under the covers; we did so many "firsts" together; She was the one person I could tell "everything" to and she loved me unconditionally as we grew older-and I had three sons & she had 3 daughters; we told each other "everything" and knew that we could "count" on each other to keep "secrets" We had lots of history and lots of laughs; I am so sorry that she isn't here physically, but I know her sensitive spirit is still with us. Love, Joanne Carneal Verdi 5-20-07

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