Sylyna (Jackson) Cousar, age 92, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The daughter of James A. and Louisa (Tates) Jackson, she was born in New London, Ohio and grew up in Lorain, Ohio. She moved to Columbus in the last half of her senior year in high school in 1949 and graduated from East High School. She married Paul R. Cousar and to that union, they had three children.
Sylyna was employed by the State of Ohio at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, where she held several positions and was supervisor of Case Records when she retired after 30 years of service. She was coaxed out of retirement by Reverend William Wheatley, who was pastor of Mt. Vernon Avenue AME Church at that time, where Sylyna was a member, to be one of the church secretaries, and was in this position for several years.
Sylyna enjoyed putting together 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, sudoku, knitting, crocheting, making jewelry, and traveling. She enjoyed going up and down I-71 to northern Ohio or west to Dayton for family events or just to get together with family, with her mother, daughter and two granddaughters in tow. She also enjoyed bus trips and day trips with her daughter where they would travel together at least once a year. Sylyna also enjoyed adult color-by-number coloring books.
Sylyna loved the Lord and knew the Lord loved her. She loved family and encouraged family to love one another and not to worry about what’s happened in the past.
Sylyna was preceded in death by her father, James A. Jackson; her mother, Louisa Tates Jackson; husband, Paul Cousar, Sr.; great-grandson, Jaylin Armstrong; great-granddaughter, Samaira France. She is survived by daughter, Sylyna (Pierre) France; sons, Paul Cousar, Jr. and Abdul-Hakim Muhammad; sister, Kimberly Hoskin; granddaughters, Tanya Palmer; Rhonda Palmer, and Kimberly France; grandson, Carlos (Chaneia) France; 13 great-grandchildren,1 great-great-grandson, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A celebration of life service will be held Friday, October 27, 2023 at Mt. Vernon AME Church, 1127 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. and the service will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support during Sylyna’s illness, and OhioHealth Hospice for their assistance. Thank you to the Marlan Gary Funeral Directors for their delicate and calming manner in helping the family go through the planning process.
Sylyna Cousar, age 92. Sunrise September 14, 1931 and Sunset October 18, 2023.
Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, October 27, 2023 at Mt. Vernon AME Church, 1127 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Please keep the family in your prayers as they write Mother Cousar’s obituary.
Please Click Here To View Program
Family,
Our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time and in the days ahead.
Aunt Sylyna was so dear to us, we enjoyed the chats we had which always turned in to laughter. The steadfast love and dedication to her family was certainly admired. We will miss Aunt Sylyna dearly. Weeping may endure for a season, but joy will come in the morning. We love you all.
Dear Family,
Another “lady” and a “rose” has been chosen from our family tree. We will forever remember cousin Sylyna’s smile and laughter.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear❤️”
Selena Jackson France Krauser was a dear cousin of mine, my mother’s first cousin I remember them chatting on the phone laughing and talking enjoy your life my mother passed away in 1992 so I know what it is to lose a mother my father passed away in 1985 and I know what it is to lose a father all of my mother’s sisters and brothers have all passed away and my father and his brother and cousin have passed away also our family has gotten smaller and smaller over the years but I remember all of them very well and I talk about them frequently I loved my cousin Selena and I loved all of my relatives we will all keep each other in prayer as the days go on and love one another has she taught and as the elders taught us to do sorry for our losses miss all of our relatives so dearly and so close to them I was and they now are so far away only in my memories do I see them love to our family prayers God bless all of us wherever we may be k o k o Karen Washington Bryant
My sincerest condolences. I pray that God will comfort you and your family and may you find peace knowing she is with our Heavenly Father.
Praise God, I know one thing my cousin is with the Lord now. She’s the last grandchild of Herndon Tates. What a beautiful gift she was. She will be highly missed. You have my deepest condolences.
Much love to you all
Cousin Janice Hurst
Sylyna and Family, may your sweet memories comfort you in the days ahead. Keeping you in thought and prayer.
Sue Samuel
Bro John Cousar & Family-
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of family surround you and give you strength, peace, and comfort in the days ahead. Although we are saddened by your loss-we celebrate the wonderful life of your loved one