Sylvia Reaves Willetts, 76, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, March 18, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center surrounded with love by her family.

She was born May 5, 1939 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Wilbur Reaves, Sr. and Dora Long Reaves. Also remembered is her beloved husband, Jasper Lee Willetts, Sr.; grandson, James Ray Willetts and sisters, Shirley Reaves and Patricia Reaves all who preceded Sylvia in death.

Sylvia is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Ann Boswell; sons, Jasper Willetts, Jr. (Wendy), William Willetts (Abby) and Jimmie Willetts (Missy); grandchildren, Jessica Willetts, Lisa Lane, Allen Boswell, Jennifer Willetts, Stephanie Chambers (William), Payton Willetts, Dillon Cohen, McKenzie Willetts, Braxton Willetts, Landon Willetts, Dylan McGuire and Calin McGuire; great grandchildren, Cameron, Kayelyn, Ayden, and Ella Grace; brothers, Wilbur Reaves, Jr. (Lila) and Charles Reaves (Sheila); several nieces, nephews and many extended family.

Sylvia was a faithful member of Gospel Fellowship Holiness Church. She was a graduate of Cape Fear Community College with a degree in nursing and worked for many years as a Registered Nurse at Cape Fear Memorial Hospital.

Sylvia was a lady of courage, strength and compassion who dearly loved her family. In the past few years as her health declined, Sylvia kept her strong Christian faith and her sunny smile. We will hold close all the good memories of Sylvia and keep them in our hearts.

Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with The Rev. Billy Cooper and The Rev. John Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Walker Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts in memory of Sylvia may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.