Cathers, Sylvia passed into Glory and was received into the arms of Jesus on January 28th, 2021 at the age of 90, surrounded by family at St. Luke’s Hospital. She suffered from an enlarged heart and congestive heart failure in recent years, but through the support of her family was able to remain living at home until the end. Her devout faith in God brought her comfort throughout her many trials. Sylvia trusted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and she attended church regularly throughout her life. She truly enjoyed her Senior Ladies Bible Study and through it made many lifelong and supportive friendships.
She was born in the City of St. Louis to Treffie and Ida Mae Turnbough on May 26th, 1930. Growing up towards the end of the Great Depression with her 12 other siblings was not always easy, but she perservered. She married Edgar Eugene “Gene” Cathers Sr., at 17 and together they had 4 children; Jeannie, who preceded her in death, Edgar, Jr. (Linda), Loretta (Britt) and Chuck (Beth).
Sylvia became a widow at the age of 48 and remained independent the rest of her life. She maintained many rental homes and at one point even a small apartment building. At the age of 70, she built the home she lived in and frequently used it to host family gatherings and parties.
Sylvia had a very close relationship with her children as her 7 grandchildren who affectionately called her Grandma and Ma!Ma!. She often enjoyed their company during her morning tea time, while watching the news, gardening, or just keeping up on their lives. She also enjoyed her 8 great-grandchildren who she loved spending time with.
Services: A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am on Friday, February 5, at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road. Masks required and social distancing encouraged. Visitation Thursday, February 4, from 5:00 to 8:00 P. M. at Kutis South County Chapel. Contributions appreciated to the Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief, Salvation Army, Feed my People and Canaan Baptist Church.
Service will be available virtually through KUTIS FUNERAL HOME Facebook Live.
So sorry to the Cathers family. I loved Sylvia & will miss her. I feel blessed to have known her. She was so sweet, caring & welcoming. A truly great lady. Praying for family at this time.
Rest in peace aunt Sylvia ❤ love you very much! Tell grandma and all my great aunts in heaven I love and miss them too!
Sylvia, I’m going to miss you very much. Our long phone conversations
Always ending in one of us talking abt love and dependence in the Lord.
So thankful for all the blessings, miracles, and countless answered prayer we shared increased our faith made us stronger in our faith. So thankful we had each other for sisters
Dear Cathers family,
Blessings to you during this difficult time. Thank you Chuck for your past posts on FB about your mom. Her faith is inspiring and your mutual love is evident and heart warming.
Hugs to all of you.
Kathy Greffet
So sorry for your loss she was a great lady and very faithful remember her very much from Faith Free Will Baptist church and all you children hugs and prayers for your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Take comfort knowing she is fully whole again and in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dear Braswell family,
Loretta I remember your mom as such a beautiful lady. She was always kind, smiling, friendly. I know her loss leaves an open wound in your heart. Prayers for peace for all of you.
Sylvia was so kind to me. Such a sweet lady. I am so sorry for your loss.
We love Sylvia, “our second mom.” Even though she is no longer on earth, we know she is watching us from heaven and resting joyfully and peacefully in the arms of the Lord. Thank you for sharing your beautiful mom with us.
We love you, Sylvia, you will be missed by many and never forgotten. You have touched so many lives in so many different ways and this will continue. You always showed love and acceptance of all. I know you are having the best time ever in heaven. I will not say goodbye, but until I see you again my dear friend.
I love you Ma!Ma!
So sorry to hear of your loss. I felt I knew Sylvia since I had worked with Chuck for so long and heard the many loving conversations. Losing a parent is a very difficult part of our life, hold all of your memories close to your heart and know that both of your parents have been reunited and will be watching over you.
May the Peace of the Lord be with you all.
We are so sorry to hear. She was always so gracious when we were in high school and such a loving woman.
I Pray for peace for the whole family
Braswell family, Sending hugs and lots of love to help you through. Sylvia was such a blessing. I remember times when the girls and Jon were young and they would visit with her after church on Sundays and for some of your summer family celebrations and fun. She had the warmest and sweetest personality and such a caring nature. I know you’ve got a lifetime of wonderful memories to help you through the sadder days! Love, The Crosnos
Much love and support for you all during this time. She was such a sweet and kind woman. Stay strong and always remember she’s safe with the Lord now.
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all, Edgar, Loretta, and Chuck and families. Aunt Silvia was my”Little bitty aunt. ” As I so fondly called her. She will be missed by all. But we have comfort in knowing that she was close to Jesus. And we know we will meet again some day! She was such a inspiration to all. I’m sorry I couldn’t make the viewing as I’ve been sick. But my heart is breaking with your heart. May God help you and encourage you as you go through this hard time.
God bless you all with comfort and peace. We take great satisfaction knowing she walks the streets of Glory. What a faithful warrior for Christ!
She will be missed by all. I love you cousins and send hugs to each of you. I’m sorry I am not able to make it to the services. My heart and thoughts are with you.
Hi, I just saw this recently. Sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. But when you see her again in heaven there will be no more illness or partings. May God’s blessings be upon your family and the comfort of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit be in your hearts. My prayers are with you.