Sylvia Matross

August 11, 1926 - April 16, 2015

Matross, Sylvia Saline, MI (Formerly of Royal Oak, MI) Age 88, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born August 11, 1926 in Pensacola, FL, the daughter of J. Douglas and Ernestine (Archibald) Taylor. On July 5, 1948 in Detroit, MI she married Jerome Matross and he preceded her in death April 28, 2006. Sylvia was the Branch manager at Michigan National Bank for 30 years; she loved reading, gardening, and animals, especially dogs and cats. She was loved by her family for her warmth, her hugs, and her sense of humor. She had a generous spirit and always took care of the people around her. She has left behind a dear sweet friend, Brian Mitchell. Survivors include Daughter J. Lynne Schaffer, Son-in-Law Stephen Schaffer, Grandchildren Jennifer Rozo (nee Schaffer) and Erin Schaffer, and her sister Sharon Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother, James Taylor. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Oakview Cemetery Chapel in Royal Oak, MI, with Rev. Scott Miller officiating. Visitation will be at the Oakview Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 11:30 A.M. until the time of the service. Entombment will follow in the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley. To sign Sylvia’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com