Obituary: Sylvia Lee Holder, age 67, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away

Sylvia Lee Holder, age 67, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 1, 1958, in Pasco, Washington, to Emerson “Smitty” and Carol Lee Barto.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Sylvia spent much of her life traveling the world as both a military child and an Air Force spouse. She once lived in Manassas. She and her husband, Bob, shared nearly five decades of adventures, from camping across North America to exploring five continents. She will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and creative spirit.

Sylvia is survived by her loving husband, Robert (Bob) Holder; her daughters, Deborah Lee McCauley (spouse Byron, and grandchildren Charles and Thomas) and Rachael Lynn Gehle (spouse Robert, and grandchildren Gavin, Scott, Nell, and Jason); her siblings, Diane Barto and John Barto (spouse Kristi); and her brothers-in-law, Stephen Holder (spouse Diane), Donald Holder, and Jon Holder (spouse Nancy).

She will be laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in October, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430.

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