Sylvia Bell (Titsworth) Stanley was born on October 16, 1893 in Antrim County, Michigan as the daughter of Alonzo and Margaret (Stocker) Titsworth.

Sylvia Bell married Fred Loyal Stanley and their children were:

1. Ardith Stanley

2. William Loyal Stanley

3. Charles Keith Stanley

4. Merna May (Stanley) Dell

5. Bethel Marie (Stanley) Walden

6. Margaret Adeline (Stanley) Howard

7. Wilma Laura Stanley

Sylvia died on June 21, 1979 in Boyne City, Michigan. She is buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Boyne City.