Sylvia Lanham
January 14, 1929 ~ June 4, 2019
Sylvia Lanham, age 90, a resident of Philippi, passed away Tuesday June 4, 2019 in Talbott’s Personal Care Home. Sylvia was born January 14, 1929 in Volga, WV a daughter of the late Charles and Florence Elizabeth (Barker) Swick. Sylvia was united in marriage on December 20, 1947 to Warren G. Lanham who preceded her in death on November 14, 2013. Surviving is
Son, Mark Lanham and wife Amy of Philippi
Grandsons, Ryan Christopher Lanham of Shepherdstown, WV
Drew Michael Lanham of Philippi
Sylvia was preceded in death by sisters Dorothy Collins and Evelyn Kreafle. Sylvia retired in 1989 from the Barbour County Board of Education as a secretary. She loved music and enjoyed singing. Sylvia was a member of the Southern Baptist Church and graduate of Philippi High School.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday June 7, from 5-8 pm and on Saturday June 8, from 8- 11 am the service hour with Pastor Jim Strawderman officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
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Dear Mark & Family, Your mom was such a sweet lady, dear friend & co-worker to my mom, Sarah. My deepest sympathies.
Mark, Ryan, and Drew: I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
We send our loving thoughts of comfort and peace to you all. ~ The Ruiz family
Mark, Amy, Ryan and Drew: we love you and grieving with you. Sylvia was such a sweet, lovely lady.
What a lovely lady! I remember your parents along with Bobbi Jo’s Jacobs’ parents attending our church and singing on several occasions many years ago. Beautiful voices harmonizing all together once again in Heaven. My prayers for peace, strength, and comfort at this difficult time as well as God’s grace in the coming days and months ahead.
Mark,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family in the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady and I have many fond memories of her serving the education community of Barbour County. May the peace of God be with you all. Brian McDaniel, Rapid City, SD.
I am very sorry to hear of Sylvia's passing. She was a very dear lady and always had a kind word for everyone. She will be missed. Prayers for God's comfort during this most difficult time.
Sylvia was a sweet, sweet lady. She sang with my Aunt Betty Marteney and it was so beautiful! God has two more angels that make beautiful music together!