Deacons of Spirit Creek Baptist Church
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be
A resting place along the road to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way.
We all were meant to learn some things,
But never meant to stay.
Our destination is a place far greater than we know,
For some, the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends.
We'll claim a great reward
And find an everlasting peace together with the Lord.
The family of Sylvia Louise Elam would like to extend their
heartfelt appreciation and profound gratitude for all acts
of kindness and deeds rendered to them during this time
of bereavement.
Memorials can be made to Paine College.
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A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF


SYLVIA LOUISE ELAM, born to Alexander and Freddie
Elam on August 21,1948 in Augusta, Georgia, departed
her earthly life on Friday, February 3, 201 7. She was
preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Merritt.
Sylvia accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and joined
the Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church. She was an active
member of the youth church, where she served as the
pianist for the youth choir and Sunday school.
Sylvia began her formal education at Floyd Graham
Elementary, continued to A.R. Johnson Junior High, and
then T.W. Josey High graduating from the first class of
1966, where she was crowned Miss Senior. She enrolled at
Paine College graduating in 1970 obtaining a Bachelor's
of Science in Sociology.
Her professional career began in Augusta, Georgia
at the Department of Family and Children Services
(Child Protective Services). After relocating to Atlanta,
Georgia she worked for the State Department of Family
and Children Services. In 1999, she began work for
the Georgia Department of Labor where she excelled
and rose to the position of Assistant Commissioner. She
retired in 2003.
Sylvia returned to Augusta, Georgia to take care of her
aging mother; giving up her stellar professional career in
public service. Her passion in helping others, led her to
a commitment in her church and the community. She
gave lovingly and tirelessly to the needs of others ahead
of her own.
Sylvia leaves to cherish her loving memories: brothers,
Richard (Linda) Elam of Henderson, Nevada and Terry
(Patricia) Elam of Augusta, Georgia; nieces, Yvette
Elam of Roseville, California, Sophia Elam of Victorville,
California and Joi Elam of Augusta, Georgia; nephew,
Brandon Elam of Macon, Georgia; godsister, Lillie K.
Brown of Augusta, Georgia; goddaughter, Valesia Walker
of Atlanta, Georgia; very special devoted friend, Fred
Jones; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
ew/ece
Friday, February 10, 201 7
Eleven O'clock in the Morning
HISTORIC SPIRIT CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH
1 783 Dixon Airline Road Augusta, Georgia
Worship Leader, Reverend Patricia Jefferson Jones
Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church
Processional
Prayer...........................Reverend Marcus Rogers
Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church
Scripture.......................Reverend Matthew Haskell
Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church
Selection
Historic Spirit Creek Choir
Reflections (3 Minutes)..........T.W. Josey Class of 1966
George Williams, Family
Solo............................Robert Culbreath
Accompanied by: Fred Lockhart
"My Soul's Been Anchored"
Acknowledgements ... Reverend Patricia Jefferson Jones
Selection....................Historic Spirit Creek Choir
Words of Comfort................Dr. Reginald D. Jones
Pastor, Sharon Baptist Church
Recessional
Interment Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
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Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall