SOUTHPORT — Sylvia Hewett Butterworth, 82, passed away with family by her side Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Sylvia was born Feb. 8, 1937, in Brunswick County to Charles and Oneida Hewett. She graduated from Southport High School and later attended Miller-Motte College in Wilmington. She worked in governmental finance for most of her life, for the town of Long Beach, the city of Southport, and the town of St. James. She was a faithful member of Sharon United Methodist Church, Holden Beach. Her favorite pastime was cooking for and entertaining her countless friends. Sylvia was preceded in death by her daughter, Shelia Boyd; and sister, Violet Hickman.
Sylvia is survived by her twin brother, Billy Hewett; daughter and son-in-law, Rebekah and David Cline; four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Boyd, Raleigh Johnson, David Cline and Regan Cline; as well as her cat, Snooki.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Southport Community Building.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the domestic violence shelter, Hope Harbor Home, P.O. Box 230, Supply, NC 28462.
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