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In memory of
Mrs. Sylvia Townsend
May 26, 1943 - February 25, 2023
May 26, 1943 - Feb 25, 2023
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Sylvia Townsend, dance educator, founder, and artistic director of the Art of Ballet School of Dance and Art of Ballet Dance Theater passed away on Saturday, February 25th, 2023.
Sylvia was born the eldest of nine children in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 26, 1943, to William Terrioh and Ethel Omega Robertson. At two years of age, the family relocated to Richmond, CA. where she grew up in the Seaport and Parchester Village neighborhoods within …
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I am so sorry to hear about Sylvia. I met her in 2016 when I heard that she had taught herself ballet with library book…
I am so sorry to hear about Sylvia. I met her in 2016 when I heard that she had taught herself ball…
I am so sorry to hear about Sylvia. I met her in 2016 when I hea…
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The Townsend family and the Welch family were one family, as our children grew up together in Richmond. The Art of Ball…
The Townsend family and the Welch family were one family, as our children grew up together in Richm…
The Townsend family and the Welch family were one family, as our…
My condolences to Sylvia's family. I first met Sylvia and family through our faith in Jehovah and also working briefly …
My condolences to Sylvia's family. I first met Sylvia and family through our faith in Jehovah and a…
My condolences to Sylvia's family. I first met Sylvia and family…
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Born
May 26th, 1943
Passed away
February 25th, 2023
Richmond, CA
Survived by
Robert L Townsend
Husband
Shannon Townsend
Daughter
Chantler L Townsend
Son
Monet Garrett
Niece
Bryon Smith Jr
Grandson
Devaughn Ervin
Grandson
Predeceased by
Roquisha Townsend
Daughter
April Smith
Daughter
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Stewart's Rose Manor Funeral Service
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