Ms.
Sylvia Emmalene Cheeks (Mother)
The Cheeks, Bettie, George,
Henri and Anderson families announce with profound
regrets the death of their mother, grandmother,
sister, aunt, and cousin, Ms. Sylvia Emmalene
Cheeks on October 23rd, 2011 while spending
some family time in New Jersey, USA.
Mother
Dear, Big Mama, Sylvie or G.I. Moko as she was
affectionately called by her loved ones, leaves
to cherish her life her six (6) children and
in-laws, eight (8) grandchildren, as well as
two (2) great grandchildren. Her parents General
Charles G. Cheeks and Mrs. Lucy Bettie Cheeks
predeceased her.
Ms.
Cheeks was one of the founders of the Ministry
of Labor Youth & Sports, Executive Director
of the Group of 77, and one of 10 Liberians
(2 females) selected to travel to and be trained
in Israel. Ms. Cheeks traveled to several countries
in the world and represented her country appropriately.
FUNERAL
SERVICES – STATE OF MARYLAND (A single
funeral service).
WAKE
KEEPING
Friday, November 11, 2009 7PM – 10:00PM
Grace Baptist Church
7210 Race Track Rd
Bowie MD 20715
FINERAL
SERVICE
Saturday, November 12, 2011 9AM – 12:30PM
Grace Baptist Church
7210 Race Track Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
Interment
& Repast information will be announced at
the church.
CONTACTS:
Joan George: 240-200-6751
Sylvia Wonasue: 240-468-8849
Melvina Cheeks: 443-722-1254
Please
Note:
KINDLY EMAIL YOUR NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
TO younggirl.cheeks653@gmail.com
(Emma Cheeks)
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A TRIBUTE AT THE WAKE.
HOTEL
INFORMATION:
Comfort
Inn Conference Center
4500 Crain Hwy
Bowies, MD 20716
301-805-5563
Group Account: 686102 (Sylvia Cheeks)
Hampton
Inn
15202 Major Lansdale Blvd
Bowie, MD 20716
301-809-1800
Group Acct: Sylvia Cheeks
Marriot
Courtyard
TownPlace Suites Bowie Town Center
3700 Town Center Blvd
Bowie, MD 20716
301-262-8045
Group Acct: Cheeks Funeral
