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Sylvia Jean Gammons Brown

Birth	:	7 Apr 1939 Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	29 May 2019 Holly Springs, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.5177994, -80.6025009
Description	:	Mrs. Sylvia Jean Gammons Brown, 80, of 459 Holly Springs Road, Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday night, May 29, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Brown was born April 7, 1939, in Surry County, the daughter of William Clyde Gammons and the late Susan Mary Ella Hiatt Gammons. Sylvia was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served the Lord by holding many callings in the church. She was a delightful cook with a mouthwatering specialty of pecan pie. Sylvia was a well-known figure in Holly Springs as the co-owner... Read More	Mrs. Sylvia Jean Gammons Brown, 80, of 459 Holly Springs Road, Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday night, May 29, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Brown was born April 7, 1939, in Surry County, the daughter of William Clyde Gammons and the late Susan Mary Ella Hiatt Gammons. Sylvia was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served the Lord by holding many callings in the church. She was a delightful cook with a mouthwatering specialty of pecan pie. Sylvia was a well-known figure in Holly Springs as the co-owner of Holly Springs Grocery. Sylvia, along with husband, Billy Brown, and sister-in-law and her husband, Barbara Jean and Boyd Jessup, ran Holly Springs Grocery for more than 30 years. Before running the store, Sylvia helped run the family farm. Sylvia was one of the hardest workers on the farm, whether the family was growing corn, tobacco, or a variety of other crops. She loved to garden, both with flowers and vegetables, in her free time. She is survived by her husband of 59 years and eternal companion, Billy Lee Brown of the home; her father, William Clyde Gammons; two sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Debbie Brown of Mount Airy and Mark and Elizabeth Brown of Cary; a daughter and son-in-law Angelia and Kerry Smith; six grandchildren and their spouses, Mary Elizabeth Brown, Christopher Brown, Asia Brown, Jesse and Jennifer Smith, Cory Smith, and Ryan Smith; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nelda and Jimmy Draughn of Mount Airy and Cassie and Frank Boles of Pilot Mountain; a brother and sister-in-law Rayford and Judy Gammons of Mount Airy; a sister-in-law and her husband, Beverly and Mike Branch of Hollywood, MD; as well as many nieces and nephews. Sylvia was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Mary Ella Hiatt Gammons; and two sisters-in-law, Bethania Brown and Barbara Jessup and her husband, Boyd Jessup. The family will see family and friends Friday, May 31, 2019, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the home of Billy Brown at 459 Holly Springs Road. The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 2:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Golf Course Road in Pilot Mountain, with the burial following at Oakdale Cemetery in Mount Airy. There will also be a visitation at the church one hour before the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to her nurse, Tina Leonard, and hospice caregiver, Sheila Craddock, and all the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice for their loving care and support during Sylvia’s extended illness.

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Sylvia Jean Gammons Brown's memorial is located at: Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry County, USA.
When did Sylvia Jean Gammons Brown death?
Sylvia Jean Gammons Brown death on 29 May 2019 in Holly Springs, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 36.5177994
Longitude: -80.6025009

Family Members:

Parent

William Clyde Gammons

(1918 - 2020)

Mary Ella Hiatt Gammons

(1921 - 2011)

Spouse

Billy Lee Brown

(1937 - 2020)

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Coordinate: 36.5177994, -80.6025009

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Coordinate: 36.4971990, -80.6057260

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8. Old Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4948349, -80.6033630

9. Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5085983, -80.5749969

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12. Mountain View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5029660, -80.6304380

13. Sandy Level Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5031013, -80.6307983

14. Creasy Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5131389, -80.6359722

15. Miracle Waters Worship Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5243250, -80.5691160

16. Old Hollow Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4987221, -80.6281967

17. Critz Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4960000, -80.6339170

18. Payne's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5184200, -80.5609100

19. Norman Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4867516, -80.6183090

20. Midkiff Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5038986, -80.5642014

21. Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4899770, -80.5757520

22. Midway Baptist Church Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5254170, -80.6467220

23. Forkner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4978900, -80.5628510

24. Korner's Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5359726, -80.5588913