Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Mar 4, 1944 – Jul 6, 2019 (Age 75)
Mrs. Sylvia Jordan Sterling, age 75, a former resident of Washington, died Saturday, July 7, 2019 at her daughter’s home in New Bern.
Graveside services will be held 9:00 AM Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, conducted by Rev. Lee Kinney.
Mrs. Sterling was born in Beaufort County on March 4, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Henry Jordan and Edna Winstead Jordan Clark. Mrs. Sterling was a nurse by trade but retired as a clerk/typist for the Beaufort County Department of Social Services. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Washington.
On June 5, 1964, she married Hugh Martin Sterling, Jr., who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Sterling is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Junak of New Bern, Cynthia Slusher of West Virginia; six grandchildren, Samantha Junak, Christina Junak, Alexandria Junak, Madison Slusher, Hannah Slusher, Sterling Slusher; and five sisters, Mae Nobles and Linda Jordan both of Greenville, Kay Brinn and Nelda Moore both of Washington, Sheila Dixon of Black Jack.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Sterling was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie “Margie” Jordan and a brother, Lewis Jordan.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to Craven County Hospice, 2818 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, N.C. 28562.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Sterling family.
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I worked with Sylvia for many years at DSS, Sylvia was always a very pleasant person and I enjoyed working with her. My prayers are with her family. May God's grace carry you through.l
Eleanor (Eakes) Gunsallus
July 11, 2019 | Washington, NC | Friend
My condolences, love & prayers to the Sterling & Jordon Families.
Kelly Brinn Houlihan
July 11, 2019 | Norfolk, VA | Family
Dear Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Sylvia many years at BCDSS. She was always pleasant and had a great sense of humor. She was so talented with "handcrafted" items and I still have/wear some Christmas earrings she made. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzanne Gray
July 11, 2019 | Winterville, NC | Coworker
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. ♥
Hugs,
Catherine M
July 10, 2019
You're all in our hearts and prayers. Love you!
Mary & Tom LaBarbera
July 10, 2019 | Grimesland, NC | Family
We are so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Sending our love, Mary and Gary
Mary Gibson
July 10, 2019 | Emerald Isle, NC
I remember Ms. Sylvia when she was at Carebridge in New Bern. She was a great person and always made me smile. I was born and raised in Washington NC and remember her from there. She will be missed and know her family are in my thoughts and prayers . RIP Ms Sylvia.
Connie Stiles Ormond
July 10, 2019 | New Bern, NC | Friend
marie Corey Cox
July 09, 2019 | Washington, NC | Friend
A.W. AND I are sorry to hear of your loss.Prayers for your family.
RHONDA COOKE
July 09, 2019 | WASHINGTON, NC