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Sylvia Littlejohn Obituary
Augusta, GA—Dr. Sylvia Littlejohn was born in Pacolet, South Carolina in July of 1942 to Arthur B. and Iva Smith Littlejohn. She studied at the University of South Carolina in Columbia (BA, MA, and PHD in International Relations) and taught at several local high schools and colleges (Aquinas, Evans, GMC, Paine College, Augusta College (adjunct) and the University of Heidelberg in Germany).
Sylvia was a devoted member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Augusta and of the church choir for many years which she enjoyed tremendously. She was a lover of good literature, opera, and Mary's good food.
Sylvia is survived by her brother, Jerry (Tissie) of Charlotte, North Carolina and nephews Michael (Julie) of Oakton, Virginia, Stephen (Snowden) of Charlotte, Duwayne (Barbara) of Spartanburg, her "adopted daughters", Cena Mayo and Scarlett Mc Glashan and by Mary Chandler, her loving partner of thirty years.
Special thanks to Dr. Suzanne Smith, Dr. Rebecca Talley, and Dr. David Williams for their care and kindness throughout Sylvia's many years of illness.
Sylvia has donated her body to AU Health and has requested there be no service.
Donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 605 Reynolds St., Augusta, GA, 30901.
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Claire Shannon
May 26, 2024
It has been many years but I still miss Sylvia in many ways. I wish i could talk politics with her today and I miss her insight. Hard to lose friends.
Claire Shannon
June 8, 2021
I met Sylvia Littlejohn at a NOW meeting in 1975 and we became good friends. She was one of the most intelligent and interesting persons I know. To have even a casual conversation with her was an education. She was a devoted teacher and amazingly, she actually liked teen-agers and wanted all her students to succeed in life. Mary will miss her, I will miss her, many other friends will miss her, and the world is less with her departure.
Linda Rogers
June 7, 2021
I sure miss our talks at Publix about our pets. She will be missed. Wonderful lady.
Monty S. Pittman
June 3, 2021
My Deepest & Heartfelt Sympathy to Sylvia's entire Family. I was a psychology student of hers when she taught at Evans High School, 1970-1971, my Senior year. I'm sure she will be missed by all that knew her.
Again, My Deepest & Heartfelt Sympathy to All.
Sincere regards,
Monty S. Pittman
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