Sylvia Jewell Swaim McWilliams

Unknown - Nov 29th, 2009

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Nov 29, 2009
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Biography: Sylvia Jewell Swaim McWilliams,of Little Rock, joined our Heavenly Father on November 29, 2009, with her family surrounding her at her home to say goodbye for now. She was born March 8, 1939 in Little Rock's St Vincent Hospital to Guy W. and Mildred Cox Swaim. Sylvia grew up in North Little Rock Schools, and graduated from LR Central High. She attended Mary Washington College (University of Virginia), University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and Little Rock. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She and Mike shared their wonderful 50 years of marriage with a memorable safari in Kenya and Tanzania, East Africa on February 28th this year. To this Christian union was born, Kevin (Dana), Mary Gay Olsen (Eric), and Mimi Lynn McWilliams Wilson (Wade); two grandchildren Justin and Bethany Olsen and two step-grandchildren, Bryce and Mia Wilson. She is also survived by her sister Cecilia Swaim Crary (Oliver), Newport Beach, California; a cousin, Martha Cox Walthall (Robert), Birmingham, Alabama and nieces and nephews. Sylvia was a homemaker as she raised her children, and then she became Vice-President of Capital Business Machines. She was a volunteer instructor for the Business Technology Association's seminars for its dealers; president of PEO Chapter W; and a devout member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Little Rock and the Open Door Class for 47 years, and The Dance Club. She and her daughter, Mary Gay, were recognized in 2008 by Trinity UMC's United Methodist Women for their work in missions. Sylvia loved life and was an inspiration to those around her. She truly cared about others. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Ruebel Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Little Rock at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1100 N. Mississippi, Little Rock, AR 72207 or ARCF/Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp Endowment Fund, 1400 W. Markham Street, Suite 206, Little Rock, AR 72201. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

Condolences(18)

Becky Burgess

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear McWilliams family,
Sylvia was such a beautiful, fun and gracious lady. I spent many wonderful hours with her at Mr. Joel's watching our girls dance together. Then we spent many wonderful hours together working on dance costumes for all those recitals, year after year. Her smile and laughter was infectious - what a joy she was. You are so blessed with the wonderful memories you have of her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Burgess

Lila Taylor

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mr. Mac and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this sad time. Ms. Mac was a very fine lady.
Everytime I talked with her on the phone she always brightened my day, because you knew she had that beautiful smile on the other end of the phone line. When she was at the farm she always had that same happy smile and attitude. It has been a pleasure to have known such a wonderful, kind lady.
She will be missed dearly.
Lila

Alice Browning

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mike, Mary Gay, and family-
What a pleasure it was to know Sylvia. She was truly a gracious lady. My prayers will be with you all and if there anytime I can do don't hesitate to call on me. I know that the Christian love that is Trinity will surround you as you heal.

Tim Fleming

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Syl will be missed, she was a strong woman your family will be in my prayers.

Tom and Debbie Hays

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We want to express our love and appreciation for Sylvia. Having known her most of my life I can't think of another woman who showed Christ's love any more than she has. We will miss her, but I know God is celebrating one of his own coming home.

Betty Leavitt

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mike, Slyvia was a beautiful and courageous lady. My prayers are with you and your family.

Jennifer Ray

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mimi and Family,

I am so saddened to hear of your loss. May your mother rest in peace. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sabrina Hathcock & Trevor Fleming

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mimi and family,
Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sylvia was a beautiful person and it shows thru you, her family.
With love,
Sabrina & Trevor

Jim and Diann Brumback

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mike, You and your family are in our prayers. Sylvia was always so nice to us at church and we will always remember her for the strength she showed through the past months. Peace be with you.

Mark Murphy

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

On behalf of my wife Candy and our kids, Ross and Paige,I would like to express our sincere sympathy to Mike, Mary Gay and all of your family. It was a pleasure knowing "Syl"--she was such a wonderful, compassionate Christian person. I will always appreciate how hard she worked for any Trinity cause, but especially the AR Mission of Mercy Dental clinic last May. Even after all the chemo and everything she had been through, she was right there with us in Springdale working her tail off for AR MOM three days in a row! Syl had to be tired, but was always positive and was a tremendous asset to our AR MOM team.
I'm also thankful that Syl and Mike were able to make so many wonderful trips together--what a blessing.
We will miss Syl, but know that she is now free of pain and in a better place. Please let us know if we can help with anything and we will keep Mike and all of your family in our prayers--Mark Murphy

Annette Williams

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My condolences to Sylvia's family. I remember her as a busy young mother who took the time to be one of our sorority advisors. She was always so supportive. She was a wonderful person who will be missed by all who knew her.

Annette Williams

Kay Briscoe McNeil

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

You all are in the prayers of our entire family.
We live down the street on North Ridge and will miss seeing Slyvia on her walks, at the neighborhood parties or trick/treating. She always had a smile on her face and a wave/hello for everyone. The love that she had for her husband was evident when they would walk together and look so happy. We will miss her

Richard Bassett

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My condolences to the McWillams family. Sylvia was a great lady and will be missed. She always had a smile on her face. I'm glad I had the chance to know her.

Darrellyn Dover Green

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mimi and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a great lady and she will be missed. Just
want to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darrellyn and Forrest

Dean & Michelle Elliott

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of such a dear lady.

Bob, Ginny Kerr and Family

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mike
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We treasure our memories of her and your family that have been such an important part of our lives over the years. God bless you and your family.

jack and Mary Beth Caldwell

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mike and children,
We were saddened to hear of your loss.
Sylvia was such a fun, full of life,enthuiastic person, but most of all she was a wonderful sister to me in PEO, Chapter W. I will always cherish our time together. I can hear almost hear her laugh now. She told the chapter about her anniversary trip and how thrilled she was to have had that experience. She and her Mother were both such precious ladies, and will be greatly missed.
In PEO,
Mary Beth

Westside YMCA Staff

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time.

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