Sylvia L. Thomas Obituary (1927 - 2021)

Sylvia L. Thomas, 94 of Auburn, formerly of Springfield passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Eastland Independent and Assisted Senior Living in Auburn. She was born on February 25, 1927 in Hillsboro, IL the daughter of Arthur and Virginia McKeap Mann. Sylvia was a member of Calvary Church in Springfied. She worked for the State of Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services at a microfilm clerk and secretary. After retiring from the state of Illinois she worked part time in the gift shop at Cracker Barrell in Springfield. Sylvia is survived by two sons, Keith (Karen) Thomas of Fall Branch, TN and Kim (Rosie) Thomas of Belleville, IL; two daughters, Susan McKenzie of Pawnee and Paula N. (Larry) Kiel of Auburn. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Clifford Mann. Private services will be held on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 with burial at Virden Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Sylvia's honor in lieu of flowers to Calvary Church in Springfield or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospitals and will be received by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home which is honored to be caring for Sylvia's family. Please visit airsmancalvert.com to leave online condolences.