Birth date: Aug 11, 1937 Death date: Aug 21, 2016
Sylvia Ann Thomas Trussell, age 79, passed away Sunday morning August 21, 2016. She was born August 11, 1937 in Gilmer, Texas to John Lewis and Dorothy Cain Thomas. Sylvia graduated from Judson High School and East State Teachers Read Obituary
Sylvia Trussell was a wonderful teacher. She taught at McQueen when I was principal there. She loved her students and gave them all that she had. I don't remember her being absent for any kind of trivial matter. I loved having her teach on our campus, and many students today speak very highly of her.
Beth Bassett
I was a skinny, painfully shy new girl, in the middle of a school year, when I walked into Mrs. Trussell's classroom. She welcomed me with open arms and made me feel right at home. She was a great encouragement to me and so many of her students. Hollie and Britt, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know she was a wonderful mama as well! Prayers for you and all of the family.
Lori Welch Burns
MISS TRUSSELL WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TEACHERS AT MOZELLE AND SHE EVEN TAUGHT MY SON YEARS LATER AT DORIS MCQUEEN. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HOLLY AND BRIT AND THE FAMILY
Britt and Hollie,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. As you know, she was one of a kind - special and unique in her own way. She has always been one of my most memorable teachers from Mozelle Johnston. I pray that you and your families will find peace and strength in the fond memories of Mrs. Trussell.
Rick Skinner
My grandma was amazing. Ill never forget her and I will try to do my best to make her proud. 'There's no better love'
I love you to the stars and back.
I had many excellent teachers in my years at Longview ISD, but Sylvia Trussell left footprints like no other. She was in a class of her own and was my best teacher ever. — May all of you find peace and know that Mrs. Trussell lives on in many of us, and our children.
Adam J. Holland
Mozelle Johnston Elementary, 1979 (4th grade)
