Sylvia T. Chancey's Obituary
Sylvia T. Chancey, 90 of Wildwood, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born November 22, 1934, in Felda, FL to James Benjamin and Myrtis Helen (nee Lowry) Thomas.
She enjoyed reading, gardening, crocheting, baking cakes, visiting family and singing in her church choir.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, Kirby Rentz; loving husband of 28 years, Needham Barney “N.B.” Chancey; sister, Jackie Wells; brothers: Jimmy Thomas, Harold Thomas, Wayne Thomas, Kenneth Thomas, Gene Thomas, Ray Thomas and Dale Thomas.
She is survived by her sons: Glenn (Kim) Rentz, Tracy (Fran) Rentz, Duane Rentz, Randy Rentz, and Kirk M. Rentz; sisters: Glenda Russell and Kay Holton; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
There will be a celebration of life memorial service 11:00 am Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Adamsville Baptist Church 4839 Warm Springs Ave, Wildwood, FL 34785.
In lieu of flowers donations in Sylvia’s name may be made to Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, 601 Mariposa Way, The Villages, FL 32162.
Online condolences may be shared by visiting https://www.bankspagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood.
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