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SYLVIA LOUISE HITCHCOCK CARSON

SYLVIA CARSON Obituary

CARSON, SYLVIA LOUISE HITCHCOCK, longtime Miami resident and "our own Miss Universe 1967" passed away in Lake Wales, FL at age 69, Sunday, August 16, 2015, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Sylvia grew up on chicken farm in South Dade, attended Miami Palmetto Senior High, attended Miami-Dade Junior College, and University of Alabama, majoring in Art. Her Chi Omega Sorority sisters submitted her name in the Miss Alabama Pageant in 1967. That same year, Sylvia went on to win Miss Alabama, Miss USA and Miss Universe titles. She was only the fourth American to achieve this extraordinary accomplishment. Sylvia was predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Edna Hitchcock, Brother Raymond Hitchcock. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, William S. Carson, Sr., Sons, Jonathan (Stephanie), William Jr. (Brittany), of Lake Wales, FL daughter Christianne Carson Holland (Wes) of Castleberry, FL. Sister Peggy Hitchcock Mills, The Villages, FL Brothers, George (Christine) Hitchcock of Milton, FL, Ralph Hitchcock, Daniel Hitchcock (Ceci) of Miami, FL., seven grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and host of dear friends. Sylvia left a legacy of love and giving that touched all who knew her. She will be profoundly missed. The family will host a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 10a-1p at Chalet Suzanne property, 3800 Chalet Suzanne Drive, Lake Wales, FL.Condolences and special memories may be sent to [email protected].

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Published by the Miami Herald on Aug. 26, 2015.

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Janio Mund

July 16, 2019

She was a a nice person and a beautiful Miss Universe. I'll remember her ever!

Vaughn-Rian St. James

August 24, 2016

God Bless you Mrs Hitchcock...I will never forget you...I will tell Nicholas when he is older how you saved his Elf with your glue gun, amazing talent, and your kind heart. God speed until we meet again...God Bless all those who loved you. You are forever my Angel...

K Mrazek

October 11, 2015

To Danny and your entire family: I am so sad to hear of your loss.
She was always so kind to me, and fun to be around. Those were some of the best times, that I treasure from my high school days. May you be surrounded by God's grace, peace and love. Always.

Leslie Gut-Reiken

October 7, 2015

Such sad and shocking news! As a member of the PHS class of '64, Sylvia was a shining star in the midst of many high achievers. It was especially nice seeing her at our 50th reunion in May 2014. She's left us too, too early, but will always be remembered as young, vibrant, and with an award-winning sweetness. My sincerest sympathies to her family and many friends.

Tally Haugen

September 21, 2015

I was 8 years old watching the MISS UNIVERSE Pageant on TV and she was just stunning! An example for all little girls to want to grow up to be..I saved all the pictures..GOD BLESS HER! I have been thru cancer too, 4 of them..It takes guts and I know she was a BRAVE and Courageous LAdy! I will never forget her ...;)

September 2, 2015

My condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9

Pete Sibley

August 30, 2015

Hi,
Sylvia.,
It's 52 yrs since our 1st date. You were always in a special part of my Heart. B/c you made it special and it's shocked me to hear that you moved to the place you use to tell me we would all be one day. Based on your belief I had some measure of Spirituality when I was 17. I didn't get to talk you much after I left for UF but I did get a few letters. Then of course we would see each other at some of the reunions. And we talked about your husband's business. You were so Loyal and hard working trying to help him with his inventions.

In fact you were Loving, caring and kind and extremely Spiritual,!
Your faith is something I will never forget. Later on in life I often remembered how special you are
I will never forget our 3rd or 4th date while I was waiting for you to finish getting ready and your DaD and I were talking and your mom was on the porch not to far from us. He said it's all right to kiss here we know she really likes you and we like you to. That was a nice thing they did. And you will have to tell the rest of your family and close friends the end of the story. And the more they talk to you in there prays they will find out about you.there Sweet Beautiful inside & out wife,mother and grand ma and great grand mom
So let's always keep you in our hearts,and memories and talk to you often! That's how we keep you from ever leaving us!
I say Adios and not Good bye
As I think we all know Adios means "till we meet again"
But to help let the sadness go away we will Need to have your strong faith with us Always
Love
Pete

August 27, 2015

Deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Sylvia. We were all so proud of her not only for her beauty pageant titles, but because of who she was inside. Beautiful lady and she will be greatly missed. May God Bless the entire Carson/Hitchcock families and Comfort them with His Peace. Fondly, Sandy Allen Oltz

Miranda Maupin Slaga

August 26, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go to the family what a lovely lady as a young girl she taught me how to twirl the baton in south miami heights ,behind the food fair . She will be missed .

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