Sylvia Jane (Lynn) Coursen
Sylvia Jane (Lynn) Coursen, 80, of League City, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020 after a courageous and valiant fight with a very rare form of cancer. Born May 30, 1940 in Walnutport, Pennsylvania, Sylvia is predeceased by her parents, Stephen and Goldie (Housted) Lynn; her beloved husband of 58 years Robert Coursen, Sr.; her brothers Stephen Lynn and John Lynn; and her sister Barbara (Lynn) Mussilami Corente.
She is survived by her loving children — daughter Cheryl Coursen and wife Lisa; son Robert Coursen, Jr.; daughter Nora Whyte and husband Mike; daughter Kathy Correll and husband Kraig; daughter Cynthia Price and husband Joey — as well as her 13 grandchildren; brother George Lynn and wife Peggy; brother Gary Lynn and wife Mary; and sister Mina Behler.
Sylvia attended the Easton Hospital School of Nursing where she graduated as an RN. She worked for 25 years as a medical surgery nurse at Warren Hospital before becoming an operating room nurse and eventually a surgical first assist. After 35 years with Warren Hospital, Sylvia retired to Texas. She and Bob traveled often to see family and see the world.
Sylvia dedicated her life to helping others and was an active member in her church, where she was a member of the altar guild, quilt guild, choir, and bell choir. Besides traveling, her hobbies included sewing, crafting, and spending time with her family.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held in the new year at a date to be determined at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in League City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the upkeep of Sylvia’s final resting place, the Memorial Garden of All Saints Church at 2107 N. Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Sylvia’s family. I will miss her so very, very much. She and Bob were so kind to my husband and me. Two of the kindest, hard-working, gentlest souls I’ve ever known. Quilting for World Relief at Christus Victor won’t be the same without Sylvia leading us. I appreciated her wisdom and advice and am thankful that she was in my life.
I will miss Sylvia so very much. I participated with her in the Church choir, Bell choir and Quilting guild. I will remember fondly our visits to craft fairs and Bingo. She was a gracious and loyal friend. My prayers and sympathy is extended to her family.
She was happiest and most content surrounded by her children and grandchildren. May she be at peace and in perfect health with her loving husband Bob & in the presence of our Lord and Savior. All of our love to Cindy, Joey, Ben, & Cade.- The Frazier’s
Thanks Katy, love ya.
The Florence Nightingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
On behalf of the Easton Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sylvia was a wonderful person an a good friend and co-worker for many years at Warren Hospital. God has gained an angel. Remember the good times and you all will be together again. God Bless.
My Condolences to the family, Sylvia and I worked together at Warren Hospital pn the Medical/Surgical Department before she joined the OR staff. She was a kind and wonderful nurse, she loved the patients and their families as well as her Warren Hospital family and friends. Rest in Heavenly Peace my friend
Idelle Bullett
So sorry to hear about Sylvia. She was a super nurse.
Aunt Sylvia was always one of my favorite aunts. She helped me so much when I was caring for my Dad. (Her brother John). I don’t know what I would have done without her advice. No matter how old I got she always called me Johnny. I loved that about her. She will be missed. Rest In Peace.