Beverly Maxine Sylvester

Beverly Maxine Thompson Sylvester, age 98, of Lakeland, Florida, passed on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland. She was born at home on March 20, 1927, in Randolf, Maine to Erroll and Ruby Corbin Thompson. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great - great grandmother whose love, acceptance, and listening ear touched all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, William Edward Sylvester, Jr. In addition to her husband, Beverly is preceded in death by siblings Leona Louise, Beatrice May, Elinor Grace, Gladys Arlene, Durward Alexander, Elvin Alton, Dexter Edward, and stepmother Burtina Bailey, and two sons-in-law, Michael Wood and William Edward Bohinski.

Beverly leaves behind a cherished legacy through her children: Judy Bohinski, Linda (Randy) Henderson, Timothy (Ruth) Sylvester, and Laurie (Rich) Noon. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren: Eddie Bohinski, Missy Parsons, Scott (Christy) Bohinski, Mark Bohinski, Ryan (Tana) Wood, Jason (Jennifer) Wood, Angie Wood, Chad (Joy) Sylvester, Matt (Amanda) Sylvester, Christopher Sylvester, Lindsey Sapp (Cohen), and Jordan Noon (Julissa). She was also the proud great grandparent of Robbie Gilkey (Bri), Joey Parsons, Tyler Bohinski, Billy Bohinski, Blake (Bethany) Bohinski, Brooke (Shelby) Benge, Bert and Bridgette Murray, Brianna, Justin, Kyle Blackwelder, Sammy, Sebastian, and Spencer Sylvester, Troy and Natalie Fisher, Adeline, Wilder, Hailey, and Oliver Sylvester, CJ Robinson, Jaylee, Jahlena, Jayce Noon, Jason Jr., Payton, Nikelle Wood, Hanna and Miles Wood. She also has 11 great-great grandchildren. She is survived by one sister, Alice (Bob) Brewington.

Beverly devoted her life to her husband and children. Nothing brought her more joy than to simply sit and talk when family members visited. Her love for her home was shown in her organized and clean house and meticulously manicured lawn. She was an excellent cook and attempted to make dishes as healthy as possible for her family. As a member of Parkview Baptist Church, she sang in the choir, though she really didn’t think she sang well, but she didn’t refuse because she was asked to join. She also worked for years making crafts to be sold at the church’s annual craft sale. She was proud of the items purchased for her church with the proceeds. Her annual trips to Maine to visit relatives at the family cottage were a highlight of the year. Beverly will be remembered for her gentle nature, sense of humor, unfailing love for her family, and her quiet but genuine faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Beverly will be deeply missed by her extended family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.