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Sylvia E. Mabry McKensey

Passed 08/04/2019

Obituary For Sylvia E. Mabry McKensey

Sylvia E. Mabry McKensey November 19, 1947 - August 4, 2019

Sylvia Eleanor was born on November 19, 1947 in Richmond,Virginia, the first child of George and Florine Mcquinn. She was educated in Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1965. She also attended 1 year of business school.

Sylvia was baptized at Fourth Baptist Church. In early years she sang in the youth choir. After her first marriage to the late Charles Mabry and the birth of her children, she moved to Colorado. Upon return she returned to Fourth Baptist Church and later joined R.L Taylor Inspirational Choir and also served in the Food Service Ministry until her health declined. She was employed for several years at C&P Telephone Company. Following that she was employed at Medical College of VA Hospital until disability retirement.

Sylvia loved cooking and baking. She was quite fond of reading and collecting cookbooks and cooking appliances. She was always eager to try a new recipe. After disability retirement she focused on fixing favorite dishes for her children and grandchildren. She especially liked spending time with them and made herself available as a babysitter. Sylvia was married to Mr.Dennis Mckensey from 2015 until her passing on August 4, 2019. Sylvia was proceeded in death by her father and 3 brothers. She is survived by her mother Florine Mcquinn, 3 children Arnita Lachelle ( Ira Dawkins), Charles W. Jr and Lawrence Jamel Mabry; 10 grandchildren La'Tisha and Trayvon (Arielle) Mabry, Darius and Azaria Lee; Charkisha,Charquan and Charkyria Sandsbury; Kyree Williams and Cameron Mabry, 4 great grandchildren; 2 sisters Hilda Jefferson and Connie Taylor; step daughter Brenda Clark; a host of other loving cousins,nieces,nephews, and other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service - East Chapel, 5008 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2019 at Fourth Baptist Church, 2800 P Street, Richmond, VA 23223.

Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Arrangements by Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service - East Chapel, 5008 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23224.


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My husband, Larry, and I visited Sylvia in June and we were pleased to have the opportunity to share time with her. She referenced her fatique but we spent most of our visit with her joyfully talking about her children and grandchildren. Her love for them was obvious! We share our sympathy with the family and pray that God will embrace you with love and compassion in this time of sorrow.

Lynette

Lawrence and family so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in prayer. May god continue to bless you and your family. Hope Pryor

Hope

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother, grandmother and sister, Ms Sylvie. Take comfort in knowing that she's resting in the arms of her dear savior. Praying for your comfort and peace. Ellis and Anita Squire, Trayvon's in-laws

Ellis and Anita Squire

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