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Sylvia Keith Obituary
April 15, 1925 - June 3, 2025
Sylvia Keith (Ballinger) age 100 passed away Tuesday June 3rd, 2025. Born in Floyd, VA.
The oldest of 9 and the Matriarch of the family, she was a devoted caretaker from a young age, taking on the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings.
Known for her warm heart, always ensuring that everyone was fed, offering kind words to uplift those around her, she continued this nurturing role, providing love and support to numerous children until her 90s. This also expanded to her green thumb and her ability to make anything grow.
In the 1950s, Sylvia left Floyd and settled in Warner Robins, GA, with her husband, Charlie Keith providing a welcoming home where her siblings, nieces, nephews, and many others could find care, support, and nourishment on their life journeys. Sylvia's legacy of love and kindness will be cherished by all who knew her.
Proceeded in death by her loving Husband Charlie O. Keith, Gulliver Ballinger (Father), Effie Semones Ballinger (Mother), and Sisters/Brothers: Irene Smith, Bob Ballinger, Clyde "Coon" Ballinger, Lossie Dickerson, Ward Ballinger, Guy Ballinger, and Kirby Ballinger.
She is survived by her sister Helen Campbell of Warner Robins.
Burial Boyd Keith Weddle Cemetery - Fairview Church Road SW (Rt. 605), Floyd, Virginia 24091, June 29th, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please take the time to donate to Feeding Southwest Virginia Feeding America.
www.feedingswva.org/ 1025 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24153, (540.342.3011).
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Tina Mabry
June 28, 2025
I can still hear your voice Aunt Sylvia you sure will be missed by many you outlived both your parents all your brothers & sisters but one & your husband there sure is a big reunion in heaven I love you so much gonna miss you so much until we meet again love you your neice Tina Ballinger Mabry& family
Bonnie Williamson
June 26, 2025
May you rest in peace Aunt Sylvia. So many fond memories. Love you, your niece, Bonnie Ballinger Williamson
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