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Services

Visitation One

Fri. Mar. 3, 2023
9:00 am - 10:45 am

Pleasant Green Baptist Church

16002 Sam Brookins St.
Sugar Land , TX 77498.

Funeral Service

Fri. Mar. 3, 2023
11:00 am

Pleasant Green Baptist Church

16002 Sam Brookins St.
Sugar Land , TX 77498.

Graveside Service

Fri. Mar. 3, 2023
1:00 pm

Pleasant Green Cemetery

18619 W Bellfort Ave
Richmond , TX 77407.
Fri. Mar. 3, 2023
9:00 am - 10:45 am
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
16002 Sam Brookins St.
Sugar Land , TX 77498.
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Fri. Mar. 3, 2023
11:00 am
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
16002 Sam Brookins St.
Sugar Land , TX 77498.
Get Directions
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Fri. Mar. 3, 2023
1:00 pm
Pleasant Green Cemetery
18619 W Bellfort Ave
Richmond , TX 77407.
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In Memory of
Shirley Jean Sylvester
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Shirley was born in Marvell, Arkansas on September 14, 1956, to her parents, James Milton and Erma Lee Nelson. Shirley accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age.

Shirley grew up in Marvell, Arkansas and completed her formal education in the Marvell Public School District. After completion of high school, Shirley married John Sylvester and moved to Little Rock, Arkansas and then relocated to Houston, Texas where she worked at Sears for many years before retiring.

Her interest included reading, watching airplanes, trying new recipes and spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Our beloved Shirley (Shul) entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 20, 2023, in Houston, Texas. 
She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, James M. Nelson and Erma Lee Moore Nelson; one daughter, Arnessia L. Sylvester and one brother, Dennis L. Nelson Sr.

Shirley leaves to cherish her in loving memories two daughters: Latrina C. Sylvester and Danielle Lezama (Antonio); nine grandchildren, Traci Y. Bell, Arianna M. Bell, Alyssa M. Bell, Jaden L. Lezama, Anthony M. Lezama, Malik J. Lezama, Antonio P. Lezama lV, Raven M. Lezama, Stormi R. Lezama; two great grandchildren, Abrielle A. Strachan and Phoenix J. Strachan all of
Houston, TX; eight brothers, John W. Nelson of Detroit, MI, James M. Nelson Jr. of Minneapolis, MN, Alvin Nelson (Jeanette) of N. Chicago, lL, Aaron L. Nelson and Willie E. Nelson of Marvell, AR, Kenneth L. Nelson of Little Rock, AR, Ricky L. Nelson of Houston, TX, and Myron D. Nelson (Corrie) of Redfield, AR; five sisters, Patricia A. Peer (Wilbur), Arlean Lane (Kelvin), Diane Nelson of Little Rock, AR, Marilyn M. Sims (Tracy) of Round Lake, IL and Sharonda L. Henry (Stephen) of Pine Bluff, AR; her best friends, Tina Banks (John) of Postelle, AR, and Louise Mixon (Paul) of Houston, TX.  Shirley also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Pleasant Green Baptist Church with the Visitation taking place from 9am to 10:45am, and the Funeral Service starting at 11am.  The Graveside Service will follow at Pleasant Green Cemetery.

 

Thank you for visiting this memorial web page.   Please sign the online guest book to let the family know you were here thinking of them.

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Merry Ella Iglesias

Diane Rose Rice

Deacon & Mrs. Ray Webster/Greater Macedonia Baptist Church/Little Rock-AR

Regina Bailey

Marie Nelson Sims

Sherwood & Annette Straughter

Ines Rivera

Marla R Williams

My condolences goes out to the family. Love Bobby and Annie Wright 🙏🙏

My condolences goes out to the family. Love Bobby and Annie Wright 🙏🙏

Dr. Fannie Johnson Albert (Dallas, TX)

Tracy bell

Denny Glover

Myron Nelson

Tributes

Message from
Merry Ella Iglesias
Sat, 02/25/2023

I knew Shirley thru all my years at Sears. She was the reason so many of us stayed loyal to Sears, we were loyal to her, her kindness, strength, and friendship was the glue that held us together. She helped us celebrate birthdays, baby showers, and retirement parties by bringing home cooked meals, 7UP cake, and other goodies.
Thank you , Shirley, for your friendship and love. You are a beautiful soul.

Message from
Alex SYLVESTER
Sun, 02/26/2023

My sweet sister in love. You have always been so dear to my heart. Your pain is over, but your love and kindness stays forever.

Message from
Maresa aka “Wynette “
Thu, 03/02/2023

I thank God for Aunt Shirley. She saved me many summers when I would come to visit with my Dad- Morris. She would take me school shopping at Weiners , where she was store manager, and press my hair to help keep me looking like a young lady. I will miss her nurturing spirit, the summer visits, her laughter, home cooked meals - especially the fried fish and homemade hush puppies 😋. Tri and Danny I pray God gives you peace and fill your void with fond memories. I love you.
Your Cousin
Maresa

Message from
Dr. Fannie Johnson Albert (Dallas, TX)
Sat, 03/04/2023

The same beautiful personality that Shirley demonstrated when I first met her many, many years ago in high school in Marvell, Arkansas was the same personality that showed up each time I saw her since that day. ~ Family - Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. I sincerely hope that your happy memories of Shirley will help you through this difficult time.