Obituary

Sylvia Lewis Sheridan

May 23, 1957 - November 21, 2025

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth
me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Psalm 23:1-4)

Sylvia Lewis-Sheridan was chosen, wanted, loved and adopted at birth on May 23, 1957, by R.J. and Willie Bell Lewis in Bogalusa LA. She was baptized at an early age at Mount Bethel Baptist Church in Bogalusa, LA. She was a faithful and active member of Second Missionary Baptist Church. Although she served in various positions, she currently served as treasurer, under the leadership of Rev. Darrell Self. She remained a member until she departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Covington, LA.                

Sylvia graduated from Bogalusa High School in 1975. After high school, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College in Baton Rouge, LA. She studied Special Education at The University of New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana.

Her passion and calling was teaching. She absolutely loved working with children. She taught for many years in the Bogalusa School System retiring in 2019.

Sylvia met the love of her life, Mr. Charles Sheridan. They shared a beautiful, lifelong bond, a partnership built on love, loyalty, and unwavering devotion. After almost forty years of walking through life side by side, they later united in marriage on December 17, 2022, sealing a commitment that had already been written in their hearts. Their love was steady, enduring, and truly meant to be.

She leaves to cherish her memories - A loving and devoted husband, Charles Sheridan; two brothers, Shelton Brumfield, Bogalusa LA, Larry (Verna) Armstrong, Jackson MS; one sister, Virginia Gail Baylis Monticello MS; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Williams, Sterlington, LA, Margie Porter Dyson, Kentwood LA; three brothers-in-law, James Sheridan, Westwego, LA, Alexander (Linda Sue) Sheridan, Angie LA and Dewitt (Tammy)  Sheridan Lafayette, LA; two god daughters, Nicole Bell, Bogalusa, LA, and Jamie Buchanon, Texas; three special friends, Dinnah Ruffin, New Orleans, LA, Patricia Henry, Bogalusa LA, Mary Brumfield, Bogalusa, LA, and Charlene Arnold, Picayune, MS.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, R.J. and Willie Bell Lewis; her biological mother, Geneva Taylor; her biological father Albert Morris; five brothers, Joseph Dyson, Jr., Merlin Dyson, Louis “Dusty” Taylor, Vernie Brumfield and Guy Harry Brumfield; two sisters, Mary Jane Magee and Antronetta Brumfield Warren; one sister in-law, Lerlyn Taylor.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1:00PM – 2:00PM followed by the funeral service at 2:00PM at Second Missionary Baptist Church 1412 North Ave with Rev. Darrell Self - Pastor Officiating. 

Crain and Sons Funeral Home – Bogalusa in charge of arrangements.