Sylvia Rose Levy Schultz

Sylvia Rose Levy Schultz was born in Galveston, Texas on November 20, 1929, and passed away June 26, 2025, at the age of 95 ½ years young. She was the fourth daughter to Lucian and Fannie Levy. Sylvia was a graduate of Ball High School, attended The University of Texas, and graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Physical Education. In the early months of 1953, she met the love of her life on a blind date, Morris Schultz, and they were married December 13, 1953. They soon started a family, and within seven years they had 4 children: Linda, Howard, Barbara, and Steven. They welcomed their spouses, Gary, Elyse, Paul, and Bonnie, and their beautiful family tree grew with 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Throughout their 65 years of marriage, Sylvia and Morris created lifelong memories, attending all of their children’s and grandchildren’s graduations along with Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. A treasured memory was taking each grandchild on a unique trip to celebrate their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Sylvia was a Life Member of Hadassah, Bond Donor of Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood, honored with the Woman of Achievement Award, and gifted with a Beth Yeshurun Simcha Tree Leaf. Sylvia was a Girl Scout Leader, Team Mom, and PTO Room Mother. She was an accomplished bowler, an avid swimmer, a seasoned Mah-Jongg player and a talented seamstress. Sylvia shined as she shared her cooking talents at Beth Yeshurun as part of the volunteer kitchen staff for Sisterhood events, Shiva Cakes, the YES group, and the Purim carnivals. Bar-B-Que was part of the family weekly menu at home, and they became known in the community as the Schultz BBQ Chefs. Sylvia was a huge baseball fan and enjoyed going to Astros games at the Astrodome and Minute Maid Park. Her wish came true when she was able to see her Astros go to the World Series and become World Series champions. Plus, she witnessed the World Series parade and lived to talk about the experience. “Mawmaw," as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, became the highlights of her life. She shared in all their milestones, simchas, sports, births, and celebrations. She was a woman who created a life filled with love, warmth, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family. Sylvia was a courageous lady who did not let her health challenge overshadow all the good in her life. Her legacy is one of fierce determination and joyful celebration. She will be deeply missed and remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her. Sylvia is survived by her children, Linda Schultz Mendeloff (Gary), Howard Schultz (Elyse), Barbara Schultz Stern (Paul), and Steven Schultz (Bonnie); devoted grandchildren, A.J. Stern, Eryn Schultz and Sam Rose, Jared and Stephanie Mendeloff, Mindy and Kevin Tofsky, Jacob and Alejandra Stern, Miles and Melissa Mendeloff, and Dr. Devyn Schultz; and great-grandchildren, Saúl and Isaiah Stern, Nolan and Emilia Stern, Riley, Harper and Eli Mendeloff, Sophie and Ryder Mendeloff, Morris and Jacob Rose, and Lennon and Dylan Tofsky. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Dr. Herman Schultz, along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family wants to give many thanks to Houston Hospice and her supportive team of caregivers, Eloise Bethley, Abrimbola Aoetran, Antonia Cruz, Kelly Lobo, and Lucy Zunig. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Morris Schultz; her beloved grandson, Ryan Ferris Mendeloff; her parents, Lucian and Fannie Levy; her sisters and their spouses, Bertha (Harry) Graber, Dorothy (Daniel) Versman, and Ecka (Lionel) Rothenberg; and Morris’s siblings and spouses, Freda (Herman) Rubenstein, Benny (Lois) Schultz, Anne (Robert) Lewis, Esther (Joe) Barvin, Reba (Herman) Goldberg, and Rozelle Schultz. Her memory and legacy will be forever a blessing to our family. A private burial was held Sunday, June 29, 2025, followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut Street, Houston, Texas 77096, with a reception afterwards. The memorial service was livestreamed at the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-for-sylvia-schultz-fqu68fgcuimcnyhrpr4x In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to Congregation Beth Yeshurun, www.bethyeshurun.org, in memory of Sylvia Schultz.

Sylvia Rose Levy Schultz

November 20, 1929 - June 26, 2025