Sylvia Joyce Barrett of McKinney, Texas passed away November 4, 2019 at the age of 77. She was born on January 10, 1942 to Luther Cryer and Lillian (Conner) Cryer in DeRidder, Louisiana. Sylvia was a graduate of Sulfur High School in Sulfur, Louisiana. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. Sylvia married Johnny Barrett on June 5, 1964 in Maplewood, Louisiana. She enjoyed creating memories and bringing people together by hosting parties, using her computer graphics skills, crafts and travel. Sylvia loved her family dearly especially her grandkids. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church McKinney where she was also a member of the Solid Rock Class.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Johnny Barrett of McKinney, Texas; son, Lance Barrett of Kingwood, Texas; daughter, Amanda Prill of Bellevue, Nebraska; grandchildren, Brett Prill of Bellevue, Nebraska, Karina Barrett and Darian Barrett, both of Kingwood, Texas; and many other loving family and friends.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Lillian Cryer.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at First Baptist Church McKinney, 1615 West Louisiana Street, McKinney, Texas 75069.
Memorial contributions may be made in Sylvia’s honor to
Campus Crusade for Christ Moldova
CRU-Moldova, https://give.cru.org/0878279; enter 0878279 into the search box option and select "give a gift" on the right side on the next screen.