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Sylvia Brown Obituary
Sylvia Mae Brown, age 88, of North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the home of her daughter. She was born May 8, 1929 in Wilkes County to William Harrison Call, Sr. and Lula Mae Swaim Call. Mrs. Brown was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was a full time wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and "Granny Brown" to any child she was ever around. Mrs. Brown loved gardening, flowers, cooking, collecting glasses and just being there for everybody. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years, Charlie Burgess Brown, Jr.; grandson, Larry J. Brown, Jr.; great grandchild, Kasey Meadow King; brothers, Maynard Call, Andrew Call; sister, Bessie Lee Call; and son-in-law, Jerry Wagoner.
Surviving are her sons, Larry J. Brown, Sr. and wife Rosa of Wilkesboro, Paul Brady Brown and wife Kathy of North Wilkesboro, Kenneth R. Brown, Sr. and wife Deborah of Hays, Wayne O. Brown and wife Ruth of North Wilkesboro; daughters, Linda B. Wagoner, Shirley B. Bell and husband R.C. all of North Wilkesboro, Janette B. Swaringen and husband Danny of Millers Creek; brothers, William Harrison Call, Jr., James Call and wife Pauline, Gary Call and wife Doris all of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Callie Chatham and husband Fred of North Wilkesboro, Willie Miller of North Wilkesboro; sixteen grandchildren; and thirty one great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church with Brother Joshua Bell and Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 Tuesday night. Flowers will be accepted. The family request no food. Memorials may be made to Team Mama's Family Alzheimer's Research, c/o Shirley Bell, 178 Mulberry Mill Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com
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Marlene Wooten
August 30, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Sylvia was a lovely lady who will be greatly missed. Brandon and I will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marlene Wooten
Terry & Janice Anderson
August 29, 2017
Dear Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Tonya, Louie, Aj,and Isaiah Pena, Smith
August 29, 2017
Sorry for your loss you are all in our prayers. Love you all if you need anything just lets us know. Love you aunt Jamie, uncle Daniel, Brandon ,Reagan, and will.
Sarah Brown
August 28, 2017
Gary and Doris and W.D. sorry for your loss you and your family in my prayers and thoughts. love you.
Dick and Reba Whittington
August 28, 2017
The family is in our prayers.
Van Staley
August 28, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
helen dolinger
August 27, 2017
dear family..you are all in my prayers and i know its hard to have to say goodbye to momma...but one day..she will great us when the family chain is linked once again...God bless each one of you and lean on the Comforter for He knows all..love and prayers...Helen Dolinger
Michelle Nichols
August 27, 2017
Your family is in our prayers. Sylvia was a sweet lady. She will be missed. I have fond memories of her.
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