Sylvia Mae Waller

Sylvia Mae Waller, age 84, passed away on December 2, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ. Sylvia was born in Brighton, TN on June 30, 1931. She married Charles J. Waller on April 21, 1950. They were always at each other’s side for 65 years.

Sylvia is survived by her husband, Charles, her daughters Yvonne Symmonds (Larry) and Debbie Davis (Dennis). Grandchildren: Richard Symmonds, Kerry Symmonds (Nygaard), Scott Davis (Denise) and Jeff Davis. Great-grandchildren: Nathan Symmonds, Ashley Symmonds, Ryan Davis and Rachel Davis. Great-great-grandchild: Alayna Nygaard.

Nana was born in Tennessee, raised by her grandparents for years on the Mississippi River. She picked cotton and worked in a restaurant putting herself through high school. She was so determined to succeed in life, she graduated high school in only 3 years. In her last year of high school she met the love of her life (Charles) and they married in Oceola, Arkansas. After flood water over came the crops, they proceeded to Phoenix, AZ with their 2 daughters to start a new life in August 1958.

She loved bingo and going to the ocean. She loved Holidays with the grandkids and any moment she could spend with family. Nana loved going out for coffee and Belgian waffles. She loved Richard’s omelets at home (Not to mention her chocolates!!) and loved making her cherry cheesecake.

Mom/Nana was the rock of our family and dedicated every moment she could to us.

She was truly loved and will be missed by us all.