Obituary: Sylvia Bateman
Sylvia Bateman (1924 – 2018)
Her Legacy鈥 Sylvia Bateman, Age 94, passed away September 10, 2018.听She was born on January 19, 1924 in Barbourville, Kentucky to Flemington and Amanda (White) Cobb. Sylvia married the love of her life, DeVern Bateman on March 1, 1943 in Taylor, Michigan.听Sylvia, a long time Manchester resident, was a member of Community Bible Church in Manchester for many years.听Sylvia was an original 鈥淩osie the Riveter,鈥 loved music and to dance, teaching her grandchildren to dance as well.听She liked to 鈥渂usy鈥 herself by baking, painting and was an avid gardener.听Sylvia loved her family; they loved her feisty, strong willed personality and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. 听
Her Family鈥 Sylvia will be missed by her sons; Richard (Kathleen) Bateman of Novi, MI and Ron (Diane) Bateman of Redford, MI, six grandchildren; Richard, Shelley, Christopher, Carrie, Patty, and Lisa; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.听She is preceded in death by her parents, husband DeVern, a son Kenny and eight siblings.
Her Farewell鈥 Sylvia family and friends gathered Friday, September 14, 2018 from 3 鈥 9 pm at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Manchester Chapel. Her Community Farewell was held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 11:00 am at Community Bible Church 8400 Sharon Hollow Rd., Manchester with Pastor Ron Clarke officiating.听Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manchester.听Memorial contributions are suggested to Community Bible Church.听Please leave a message of comfort for Sylvia听family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign her guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.
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