Sylvia Yvonne (Looper) Smith was born September 5, 1935 in Greenville South Carolina. She was the eldest of 3 children born to James and Pearl (Martin) Looper. After her mother's death, the family relocated to Indianapolis, IN. Sylvia graduated from Crispus Attucks class of 1953 and it during that time that she met her devoted husband of 66 years, Arnold Smith. The couple was blessed with 4 children. Sylvia and was employed at Indiana Bell/Ameritech for over 30 years.
Left to celebrate her life is her husband Arnold Smith, sons Ric Smith (Colleen), Steven Smith (Tammie), daughter Kerri Norris, siblings Elena Looper and Kevin Looper, as well as seven grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, lovely nieces and nephews, countless cousins, and the never to be forgotten special persons- Norma Jean, James, and Fats---the last of the Big 8. Her son Michael Smith, brothers Tommy Looper, Harry Looper, and Warner Walls preceded her in death. Sylvia Yvonne Smith will forever be cherished in our hearts.
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