Sylvia Mae Walker, 73, departed this life suddenly on October 9, 2008.  Proceeded in death by son Kenneth Walker and parents Blanche and Everett Sanders, Sr.  Survived by daughter, Michelle (Novi, MI) sons, James and Richard (Zsofia) (Chicago, IL); granddaughter, Machayla; grandsons, James and Kenneth; sister, Nannette (Dr. William) Reynolds; btother, Everett (Regina) Sanders, Jr: many nieces, newphews, relatives and friends.  Funeral service 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at St. Paul AME Church, 639 E. Long Street, Rev. Michael R. Bean officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12 noon-1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chi Eta Phi Sorority Gamma Eta Chapter, c/o Gladys Murray, 2432 Kobel Road, Columbus, OH 43207.  Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street.