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Sylvia Stephenson Obituary

PORTSMOUTH- Sylvia Stephenson died April 7, 2021. Born in Smithfield, NC, she was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Katie Black Stephenson; and sister, Elizabeth A. Stephenson. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth. Sylvia graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1951. She worked at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital and later worked at and retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She is survived by numerous cousins. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 12, at 11 AM in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Dr. Steve Frazier officiating. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 515 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. www.SturtevantFH.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 11, 2021.

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