Ms. Sylvana Elena Holder Obituary in Augusta at W.H. Mays Mortuary

Obituary For Ms. Sylvana Elena Holder

AUGUSTA- Sylvana Elena Holder, age 59, formerly of Augusta, Georgia; born in Ancon Panama City, Panama passed into the loving arms of Christ on Wednesday October 7, 2020.

Sylvana was a graduate of Instituto Jose Delores Moscote in Panama City, Panama. After her graduation she immigrated to the United States of America in, 1980.

She went on to work for Walmart as a dedicated employee for 21 years; displaying a knack for solving problems, mentoring others, and cultivating meaningful relationships with everyone she encountered. Outside of work she loved to travel, taking every opportunity seize all the adventures that life gave her—she was even once a stow away on a Caribbean cruise. Sylvana had a lively sense of humor, she loved to crack jokes and to enjoy a good laugh.

She was world renowned for not holding back her opinion and had an uncanny ability to tell you like it is. With that said—she was genuine, loving and the real deal; she sugar coated nothing. For those who truly knew her she was kind, caring and had a loving personality; she was always willing to help, fellowship and extend prayers; which vastly enlarged her circle of friends. To know her was to respect her but most certainly to love her.

Sylvana was a good and faithful servant of the Lord, she loved God. She was an active member of Pillars of Fire Apostolic Church. Her two favorite scriptures are Psalms 27 & Psalms 91 which brought her continual comfort.

Preceded in death by her parents Bishop Harold Lloyd Joseph and Dorothy Ilene Hunte.

Sylvana leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Valerie Holder; her son, Antonio Holder Jr.; her brother, Kenneth E. Joseph; her sister-in-law, Marcy L. Mitchell-Joseph; cousin, Bryant K. Smith; 4 nieces, 1 nephew, 2 great-nephews, 2 great-nieces, a host of cousins, extended family, friends, and work colleagues.

Graveside services will be held Thursday October 15, 2020 at the Westover Memorial Park located at 2601 Wheeler Road. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the funeral is limited to immediate family only.

Words of comfort and flowers should be sent to: 2604 Bowdoin Drive Augusta, Georgia 30909

W. H. Mays Mortuary, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706)722-6401.

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I will like to share all the way from her native Republic of Panam,my deepest sympathy to her children my dear Valerie and Antonio JR. From Ta Tammy. Los quiero mucho y siento mucho la prdida de su Madre Vana. Dios la tenga en la Gloria con L. Que En Paz Descance. PANAM, REPBLICA DE PANAM

Valerie y Jr. Nuestro ms sentido psame. En estos momentos tan difciles, el consuelo que nos queda es que fueron excelentes hijos y no tengo duda de que ella estaba muy orgullosa de ustedes. Siempre nos quedan en la memoria y el corazn todos aquellos gratos momentos compartidos y es lo que a futuro les dar paz. Un fuerte abrazo, de Mariana, Marisabel y Jorge Mason

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother Vana, as she was known. May God give you comfort. Val and Jr, my love and prayers are with you. From Debra N. Headley (Panama),

Valerie and Jr. My deepest sympathy, may God grant you strength to endure this loss. Sharonn Scott

Valerie y Junier. Que Dios y la Virgen reciban a su mam Sylvana estar en la gran mansin ms all del sol. Hilda Morn y familia

To the Holder family, I am truly sorry for your loss, Sylvana was truly a genuine person and a joy be be around. I became to know her at Walmart 8 yrs ago and she kept it live when ever she was around. Sylvana will be truly missed. May God give you the strength you will need in this time of sadness and you are in my prayers. Cheryl

I love you Sylvana working with you at 1293 for these 4 years was wonderful you open your arms and took me in as one of your own children you was such an amazing person to be around I looked forward to coming to work the days that you worked you took me && my children in and embraced us with your love you never missed a birthday or Christmas you'll forever be missed I love you Sylvana #my favorite girllllllll -Taylor

I met Savannah over 15 years ago when I came to Walmart 1293, Augusta, GA. The first time we met, She asked me where you from I smiled at her and I said where you think, and that was the day we became friends. Me been from the Virgin Islands and she from Panama we had that instant connection. So whenever she cook tripe, salt fish, & pig feet she will bring me some unannounced. I Loved that Island food and she knew that. Loved that woman and I am truly going to miss her kindness, smile, protection. Rest in Heavenly Peace beautiful, Sylvana.... Velma

I met Sylvana during the time my son and her daughter got married she was a very sweet person and would always make me laugh whenever we talked we became far away friends I love her and her family she will be truly missed I will keep the family in my prayers God bless!!!
Sylvia Todd

I remember working With Sylvana at 1293 in Augusta for some reason we immediately hit it off...she was hilarious, blunt but very loving and a devoted friend. We lost touch over the years because of life but I'll always remember her and so very saddened to hear of her passing. Rest peacefully beautiful lady.