Sylvia Henry, 80, Virginia Beach passed away of natural causes on March 17, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Sylvia was a talented artist, pianist and loved playing mahjong, scrabble and canasta. She was born in Brooklyn on November 15, 1935 to the late Emil and Belle Henry. Sylvia is survived by her brother Norman, her children Douglas and Debbie Kleeger, Douglas’ wife Patience and her seven grandchildren Kathryn, David, Kimberly, Michael, Alexander, Benjamin and Christopher.
There will be a memorial service at Congregation Beth Chaverim on Friday, March 25 at 2 pm. The family will be receiving guests for Shiva at Debbie’s residence from 2 – 6 pm on Sunday, March 27, with a Minyan at 4:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Congregation Beth Chaverim. Online condolences may be expressed at the “post a condolence” button on this page.
Past Services
Service
Friday March 25, 2016
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Debbie I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom being full of energy,fun loving,exciting. I remember the art shows and her playing cards with my parents. I remember egramont Massachusetts and I know she is watching over your family.
Debbie, Kat, and David, I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember Sylvia fondly. I was blessed to know her, and will always remember sharing a table with her at Beth Chaverim during special events. She was a fun lady to be around, and I know she was very loved and well cared for, which is a testament to her well lived life, and the caring and love she taught each of you. May her memory live on and her good works continue through each of us that remember her.