Sylvia Underwood of Jumping Branch, WV went home to be with the Lord
on Friday, September 17, 2021.
Born on November 22, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Leonard
and Pearl Mae Larue Sluss.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Rolland
Underwood; one great grandson, Carson Turner, five brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Underwood is survived by one son, Robert Underwood and wife
Novella of Weyers Cave, Virginia; three daughters, Gloria Underwood of Jumping
Branch, Linda Bengey and husband Bobby of Hinton, and Dr. Rhonda Guy Facello and
husband Frankie of Beckley. She is also survived by her faithful protector,
Bella Jane.
Mrs. Underwood leaves behind a brother, Avery Sluss and wife
Birdie of Jumping Branch, and one sister Thelma Hannah of Albuquerque, New
Mexico. Five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive.
Private graveside rites and burial were held at the Sluss
Cemetery at Mount View, WV. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
Hospice of Southern WV, P.O. Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802 in memory of Sylvia
Underwood.
Special thanks go to the Hospice Workers. They made mom’s journey
much more pleasant. Their care was wonderful and loving.
Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady
Spring Chapel, 729 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring, WV.