Sylvia Marie Williams was born to the late Inez and Tony Williams in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Sylvia attended Delgado Community College in New Orleans, Louisiana. She worked in the medical field for over 30 years and eventually retired from Lakeland Medical Hospital in 2004.

Sylvia was a sister born into a family of eight: Althea, Toney, Inez, Elder Ivory B. Ross, Walter, (late) Rickey, and Samantha. She was an aunt to: (late) Toney, Richie, (late) Cedric, Danielle, Bianca, Qiana, Rowels, Lavar, Rodney, Darwin, (late) Kendall, Ren, Shenell, Tanisha, and Lil' Rickey. She also had a host of Great Nieces and Nephews.

Sylvia was an ordained Evangelist and was a member of Macedonia Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder Dove Jones. In 2004, Evangelist Sylvia Marie Williams moved to Arlington, Texas, where she joined Lighthouse Deliverance Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Superintendent C.V. Simpkins. She continued her ministry until the Lord called her home.

Evangelist Sylvia became the primary caregiver of her mother along with her siblings. Her mother, Mother Brooks, was also a member of Lighthouse Deliverance Church of God in Christ.

Evangelist Sylvia was loved among her family, co-workers, other pastors and ministry friends. She enjoyed football and was a huge New Orleans Saints fan.

Evangelist Sylvia will be greatly missed, as she fought a good fight until the end. Although she was preparing to go back to her residence, God had a higher plan. We loved her but God loved her best and He decided to transition her to the Heavens above.