Elfriede Ryals Sylvest Obituary
We bid farewell to Elfriede Ryals Sylvest of Columbia, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 21, 2024 at the age of 80. Elfriede Ryals touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elfriede Ryals Sylvest to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Mac Sylvest; her son Jimmy Ryals; her parents, John Eckerl and Centa Maurus Eckerl; and her brothers-in-law, Henri van Goethem and Bob Newby.
She is survived by: her daughter Teri Sanders (Gary) of Columbia, MS; her grandchildren, Eric Ryals (Jody), Orry Sanders (Tina), Erin Ryals, Nick Sanders and Jeffrey Ryals (Dawn); her siblings, John G. Eckerl (Jane), Ingeborg van Goethem and Johanna Newby; and her great grandchildren, Kade Ryals, Kaleb Ryals, Kaylee Ryals, Karter Ryals, Hudson Sanders, Hayes Sanders, Ryleigh Sanders, Weston Sanders and Grace Ryals. She is also survived by Nephews and Nieces.
