Sylvia Yoder

Sylvia Yoder, age 84, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home.

Sylvia S. Miller was born on November 18, 1939, at McMinnville, Oregon. She was the fifth of seven children born to Samuel B. "Red Sam" Miller and Wilma (Miller) Miller. Sylvia's family moved to Garnett, Kansas when she was ten years old. On July 7, 1960 Sylvia was united in marriage to David T. Yoder in Garnett. They made their home west of Garnett, moving to their current home in 1967. They were blessed with eleven children and 63 years of marriage.

Sylvia was a wonderful mother as she was always cheerful and complimentary, looking for the bright side of every circumstance. She had a skill for being the peacemaker and was a favorite of her grandchildren. In her free time Sylvia especially loved her time on nature walks in the pasture where she was able to watch the birds. Sylvia also loved reading or putting puzzles together.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Melvin and Alvin Miller; sister, Katie Yoder; two brothers in law, Lloyd Beachy and Ira Yoder; two sisters in law, Susan Miller and Fannie Miller.

Sylvia is survived by her husband, David T. of the home; their eleven children and their families, Andy Ray Yoder and Pam, David Yoder and Carol, Lydia Keim and LaVern all of Garnett, Toby Yoder and Wilma of Yoder, Kansas, Alvin Yoder and Carolyn of Garnett, Melvin Yoder and Kathryn of Cashton, Wisconsin, Wilma Keim and Leroy of Yoder, Kansas, Raymond Yoder and Ada Mae of Holmes County, Ohio, John Yoder and Emma of Garnett, Samuel Yoder and Shawnda of Butler, Missouri, and Barbara Keim and Steven of Humansville, Missouri; 64 grandchildren and 64 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ida Yoder and Lydia Beachy; one brother, Andy Miller; and one brother in law, Lester H. Yoder.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Amish Community Building, 18240 NW 1800 Rd, Garnett, Kansas, with burial to follow in the Amish Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the Amish Community Building on Monday afternoon, April 15, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.