Sylvia Jo Self's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2025 in Athens, Alabama

Sylvia Jo Self

May 4, 1945 - April 21, 2025 (79 years old)

Athens, Alabama

Sylvia Jo Self's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2025 in Athens, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Berryhill Funeral Home - Huntsville

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Sylvia Jo Self

May 4, 1945 - April 21, 2025 (79 years old)

Athens, Alabama

Sylvia Jo Self Obituary

The world bids farewell to Sylvia Jo Self of Athens, Alabama, departing on April 21, 2025 at the age of 79. Sylvia Jo leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Sylvia Jo Self or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Hodges and Ruby Hodges Potter; and her brother Anthony "Tony Ray" Hodges. She is survived by: her children, Patricia Anne McElwain, Johnny Ray Self and James Derek Self (Tina); and her grandchildren, Michelle Pepper, Wesley McElwain, Celestine McKenzie, Amanda Page, Jessica Hughey, Johnathan Self, Joseph Self (Katrina) and Hanna Gann (Matthew). She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, and 15 great great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Berryhill Funeral Home (2305 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 27th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Berryhill Funeral Home Chapel (2305 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Berryhill Funeral Home - Huntsville



Sat

Apr 26

Visitation

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Berryhill Funeral Home
2305 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810

Sun

Apr 27

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Berryhill Funeral Home Chapel
2305 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810

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April 24, 2025

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“Sylvia will be sooo missed. I am soooo sorry we didn't get a chance to talk the way she wanted to. We just got in touch again after so many years and now she's gone. I hope(I know) she's with God and out of pain. My deepest symphony to the family. Ronni”


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