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1936
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2025
Sylvia Salling Obituary
August 26, 1936 -
February 15, 2025
FORT BLACKMORE, VA - Sylvia B. Salling, 88, of Ft. Blackmore ascended into Heaven on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
She was born August 26, 1936, to the late Howard and Vernie Pierson Anderson. She married the love of her life on December 21, 1956, Lawnial "Red" Salling. Sylvia attended church faithfully under the gospel of her husband while her health permitted. Sylvia found joy being a pastor's wife and was an integral part of the church community, always ready to lend a hand, offer a listening ear, and provided comfort in times of need. Sylvia worked in the banking industry and retired from Nations Bank with over 30 years of service. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lawnial "Red" Salling; her foster son, Wayne Paris; siblings, JD Anderson, Olene Carter, June Butler, and Elmo Anderson.
She is survived by a daughter, Cindy; special son-in-law, Ronnie Bledsoe; grandsons, Jacob and Shane Bledsoe; granddaughter, Alisha Bledsoe; sister-in-law, Eula Salling; special nieces and caregivers, Lisa Summey and Freda Burke; along with several other nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Scott County Funeral Home with Brother Pete Barbour officiating.
A committal service will follow at Holston View Cemetery.
To send online condolences to the family please visit www.scottcountyfuneralhome.com.
Scott County Funeral Home is proudly serving the Salling family.
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Etta Butler
February 18, 2025
Sylvia and I were neighbors during our childhood. We were three months apart in age. I spent many nights in her home. We attended school together and graduated together. I was able to visit her a few times when she was in assisted living. She loved Jesus, and her desire was to be with him and family. She was a wonderful friend, and will be greatly missed. Until we meet again dear friend.
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