Sylvia Adams Obituary
Sylvia Faye Adams, 80, of Tennessee passed away on August 29, 2025.
Sylvia was born on March 5, 1945, to Samuel and Ruby D. (Pitt) Bratcher in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sylvia loved spending time with her grandchildren, telling stories, loved Elvis and her dog, Nova Grace. She made the best sweet tea for her family.
Sylvia is survived by daughter, Karen Becker (Mike), daughter, Joanna Hicks (Randy), son, Eric Adams (Lorie Thomas), daughter, Pamela Anderson (Larry Armes), grandchildren, Sherry Becker, Sara Becker, Billie Jo Smith, Donnie Smith, Chris Jones, Mikalaa Carter, Josh Adams, Kearra Anderson, Michael Compton and numerous great grandchildren.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Ruby Bratcher, a daughter, MiSchelle Carter and all her siblings.
Services will be at a later date in TN.
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