Sylvia Hall (Phillips) Markley
October 3, 1923 ~ December 16, 2023
Sylvia Hall (Phillips) Markley, age 100, a resident of Philippi, WV passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Mansfield Place. She was born October 3, 1923 in Philippi, daughter of Cecil Otto and Elizabeth (Teter) Phillips. She was married to Emmett Edgar Markley and General Garnett Proudfoot. Her only sibling, Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Phillips Springer died in 1972.
She is survived by daughter, Linda Proudfoot; nephews Cecil Wray and Kathy, Dean and Patty, George Philip and Tina Springer and niece Tiffany Elizabeth Springer and Harley Jackson and their families.
Sylvia Hall graduated from Philippi High School in 1941, attended Greenbrier College for Women in Lewisburg, and graduated from West Virginia University in 1945 with a teaching degree in Home Economics and Biological Sciences. She was a public school teacher for more than 30 years, having taught Home Economics and Biology at Belington, Phillipi, and Philip Barbour Highs Schools.
She was a member and Elder of the Philippi Presbyterian Church, member and past president of Chapter C, PEO Sisterhood, BCARSE (Barbour County Retied Personnel) and a former member of the Philippi Lions Club. She was a founding member of the Museum of American Glass in West Virginia and attended many of its Gatherings.
She enjoyed visiting with people and discussing the history of Barbour County and its residents. In her work as a Home Economics teacher, she visited every part of the County. She was associated with the Grand Theater from the building of the current structure in 1929 to its sale by her mother.
She especially appreciated the cards she received for the 100th birthday and planned to send everyone a Christmas Card.
Family and friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Monday December 18, from 5-7pm and Tuesday December 19, from 10am- 1 pm. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm with Dr. Danny Franke officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to the Museums of American Glass in West Virginia, 230 Main Ave. Weston, WV 26452.
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Sylvia was my Home Economics teacher in 1958 and 1959 at Philippi High School. She taught me to sew and to cook. She also complained because I smoked during my lunch hour and came to her class “reeking”. She was a great teacher and I still remember some of her teachings to this day – 60+ years later.
Even though I did not have Sylvia as a teacher, I have always admired her and her wit.
I will miss talking with her about history and glassware.
RIP and so glad she got to her 100th birthday.
In memory of Sylvia Hall (Phillips) Markley, Mildred Mayle lit a candle
I’m praying for comfort and peace for you all. Aunt Sylvia was a dear friend and neighbor of my grandmother’s. I have good memories of spending time in my grandmother’s kitchen with the two of them. She will be missed. With love, Whitney Cochran Westrich
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Your mother will lovingly be remembered by her former students, family, and community.
My deepest sympathies to all of Sylvia’s family. I have so many fond memories of her, from the time I was 5 years old. She was such a fierce & special lady.
Sylvia Marley was my teacher, my teaching colleague, and a friend. I believe Mrs. Markley was the last surviving faculty member from the first year Philip Barbour High School opened for the 1963-64 school year. The sewing, cooking, and homemaking skills I learned from Mrs. Marley, Mrs. Kittle, my mother and my mother-in-law were as important as anything else I learned in life.. Thank you, Mrs.Marley.
“Rest in Heavenly Peace Sylvia.”. My Condolence to her daughter and other family members . GOD Blessed her with a long life. <3
Mrs. Markley was a most powerful influence in my life as I to majored in Home Economics at WVU because of her! When I was around 10 years old (riding my bike around her home) she came out to me and invited me to visit her Civil War bedroom. I was amazed that she took the time to tell me about her family and their involvement in the Civil War. After that I became a most avid “History Buff”. Will miss her! RIP