Sylvia Dian Nicholson's Obituary
Sylvia Dian Nicholson died at the age of 69 on February 4, 2021 at Medical City hospital in Dallas, Texas. She was the loving wife of her husband Eric of 47 years and mother of Jonathan Nicholson. Dian was born in Pilot Point, Texas. She graduated from Richardson High School, Richardson, Texas, completed a Bachelor's degree at Baylor University in Waco, Texas and Master's degree at North Texas State University, Denton, Texas. Her father was part of the government HEW and her mother an elementary school teacher. As they moved to different job locations Dian spent her early years growing up in San Benito, Texas. Middle school years included Richardson, Texas and West Orange, New Jersey. She returned to Richardson, Texas in her high school years. When Dian graduated from Baylor University in elementary education, she took over her mother's first grade class the next semester. Dian taught first and second grade in the Richardson, Texas school system for many years and then devoted her time to being an at home mother when Jonathan was born. For many years after leaving teaching people in stores would stop her and say she was their best teacher. Dian had a love of birds and over the years there were many in the house. Let's just say raising an abandoned baby Blue Jay was interesting. It grew like a weed and went to the animal rescue to prepare it for a bird's life. Dian enjoyed being with people, family, friends and relatives. She had a bright spirit, giving ways, always a smile and was helpful to all. She kept in touch with grade school friends, and got together annually with her three Baylor University roommates. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Vasti Pritchett. Dian is survived by her husband Eric, son Jonathan, daughter-in-law Amanda, grandson Hopper, brother Pat and many relatives. The pandemic and my priority that nobody is put at risk means there will only be a small family interment on February 22, 2021 at Restland. I do hope people will accept that safety is the highest priority. Dian was loved by many relatives and friends and she also would not want anybody put at risk. She herself had contracted COVID-19 while in the hospital.
If you feel so inclined, please send memorial gifts in Dian's name to the charity of your choice.
Lastly, I submit a poem to you.
Author Christina Georgina Rossetti.
Miss Me - But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little - but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that was once shared
Miss me - but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in good deeds
Miss me - but let me go
What’s your fondest memory of Sylvia?
What’s a lesson you learned from Sylvia?
Share a story where Sylvia's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Sylvia you’ll never forget.
How did Sylvia make you smile?