She was born August 29, 1952 in Dallas Texas, to Eugene Cobb and Jimmie Bell (Martin). She graduated from L.G. Pinkston in 1969. Sylvia was employed at DISD for 35 years and continued until her health problems slowed her down.
Sylvia truly lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures, all forms of entertainment, shopping, crosswords, spending time with her children and had a love for Vegas. Of all the gifts that life has to offer, our loving Mother is the greatest of them all.
Sylvia is survived by son, Keith Bell (Shanta); daughter, LaTanya Bell; daughter, April Bell; sister, Elizabeth Campbell; sister Georgia Massey (Harry); brother Joe Martin (Marilyn); and 5 grandchildren, Keliyas, Chris,Trey, Kobe, and Ciara, a host of nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Alfred H. Martin, Sr. and brother Alfred H. Martin, Jr.