It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvania Ianthe Dalmida Hendricks, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother, at her home on May 26, 2025, at the age of 105.
She was the oldest native of St. John.
She was preceded in death by daughter Edith Hendricks-Johnson, granddaughter Latifa Raimer (May 20, 2025), sisters Ruth Quetel and Kathleen Smalls, brothers Austin, James, Oventon, Alexander Coolridge Dalmida, and nephew Joel Dalmida.
She survives by her sons Clement, Edwin and Ellis Hendricks, daughter Everilda Hendricks-Hodge.
Grandchildren Harry Babwah, Damali Johnson Harrigan and Aubrey Johnson, Jr., Edwin R. and Desiree Burghart, Cleon, Kimbra, Kai, Clement, Jr., Cecelia Hendricks, Cherrise Terry, Sunya Joseph, Jon, Raquel. Shawn, Nicole and Jeannine, Raimer, Terry Hagger, Mary Augustine, Artresa Surgent
Great Grand Children: Camae, Cleon Jr., Chris, Chaun Hendricks Jordan R. Grant, Shondelle, Inaya Harrigan, David and Denise Barrow, Latoya, Anneka, Jennifer, Maryesa Stridiron and Hasani Hyman, Gloria and Lakeem Henley, Markia Richards, Lateefah Carty-Prentice. Alejah, Shawn Jr., Amaan Raimer; Jada Fredericks; Jonique Stamers-Whittaker, Davina VanHolten Jamoi Benjamin, Jahquan Harley and Selden Samuel, Jr., Damal Raimer, Alphonso Neille, Jr., T’Shai, Jamel, Aleafia Raimer, Norkia Vicars, Travious, Terry and Layla Hagger, Lynn, Qua Darius Haynes, and Antonia Haynes, Lorelle A. Babwah-Brennen, Jordan A. Babwah, Jenelle Raimer, Jacobi LaFleur, Aliya and Jaden Danet
Daughters in Law: Beverly Hendricks and Alma Hendricks
Granddaughter in Law: Arlene Babwah
Great granddaughter in Law: Hunter Babwah
Great grandson in law: Scott Brennen, Charles Vicars
Sister-in-law: Genevieve Dalmida
Nephew-in-law: Honorable, Chief Justice Rhys Hodge
Special family friends: Carl Maloon, Ursula Victorine, Ashley Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Peters, Myrtle Walters-Xavier, Amorelle and Kayon Harley and Jean Donovan-Smalls
She survives with many families, and many friends, too numerous to mention.
Funeral service is scheduled for Monday, June 23, at Agape Seventh Day Adventist Church. The first viewing will be 2 to 4 Sunday June 22, at Turnbull Funeral Home. The second viewing will be at Agape Seventh Day Adventist Church at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Church service is at 10 a.m. with interment at the Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay.
Funeral arrangements are by Turnbull Funeral Home and Cremation Services of St. Thomas, VI.
The family requested shades of green in memory.
For online tributes visit: http://www.turnbullfuneralhomevi.com/obiturary/S. Hendricks
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