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Sylvia Ann Welborn, 74, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2013.
Sylvia was born in Bronson and grew up in Sturgis. In 1966, while living in Omaha, Neb., she met and married her husband. Thus began her life of travelling the world. From Nebraska, they moved to Virginia, then Okinawa, Japan, and on to Oklahoma. Next was Panama, then California and finally to Germany.
Retirement found them back in her hometown of Sturgis, to be near her mom. With each new place, with each new culture, she was always quick to make friends and quick to be a friend.
Sylvia delighted in crafts, sewing, cake-decorating and rubber-stamping and was extremely talented in all of the hobbies she pursued. Another one of her favorite activities was singing. At any given time, she could be found belting out smooth jazz while doing housework or driving. She had a smile that lit up the room and had the biggest heart, always working to “keep the peace.” She would do anything for anyone at anytime and will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Sylvia is survived by her husband, Larry Welborn Sr.; their three children, daughter Kristina (Bill) Virus of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, son Larry (Ann) Welborn Jr. of Sturgis and daughter Melanie (Jon-Paul) Andrews of Burr Oak; her nine grandchildren, Blayne Virus, Amanda Wahl, Adam Welborn, Lydia Welborn, Whitley Ryan, Brooke Andrews, Kasey Andrews, Nathan Moore and John Andrews; plus three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Ken (Helen) Kline of Acworth, Ga.
Her parents, Walter Kline Jr. and Catherine Kline; and her younger sister, Karen Sue “Susie” Remenap predeceased Sylvia.
She fought hard against her illnesses and she epitomized the word “trooper.” Her family thanks Heartland Hospice and Cecilia Boulanger for their loving assistance in caring for Sylvia during the last couple years of her life.
Following her wishes, Sylvia has been cremated; and Fr. Alphonse Savarimuthu M.F.S.S. will conduct a Memorial Mass at noon Saturday, Oct. 12 at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 402 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Following will be a gathering at Holy Angels to share memories of Sylvia and food will be provided.
Flowers may be directed to Holy Angels Church.
Following her wishes, Sylvia has been cremated; and Fr. Alphonse Savarimuthu M.F.S.S. will conduct a Memorial Mass at noon Saturday, Oct. 12 at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 402 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Following will be a gathering at Holy Angels to share memories of Sylvia and food will be provided.
