ROCKY MOUNT - Sylvia Gay Winstead, age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Born in Halifax County, NC on November 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Worth Bagley Gay and Helen Askew Gay. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Buddy Gay; sisters, Helen Gay Mosely, Jewel Gay Whitley, Patricia Gay Nethery, Margaret Morris and Macy; and brothers-in-law, Donald Lee Mosley, H. Mack Nethery, Jr., and Carlton Morris.
Sylvia retired with Nash General Hospital as an Admissions Clerk after many years of dedicated service. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, and will be missed by all who knew her.
Sylvia leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons, Stephen Bryan Winstead of Nashville, Carroll "Monte" Valmonte Winstead and wife, Sheila, of Newport, and Benjamin "Ben" Shawn Winstead of Rocky Mount. She is also survived grandson, Matthew Bryan Winstead; brother-in-law, Earl Frank Whitley; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Sylvia's Life will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 11/15, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 11/15, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A Celebration of Sylvia's Life will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
In memory of Sylvia Gay Winstead, Kay Bailey lit a candle
I so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very sweet lady. Monte, Ben and Brian, My prayers are with you all. Tammie
Ben, Monte, and Bryan, I was sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
To the Winstead children, I send my deepest sympathy to each one of you! I knew Sylvia from being Dr Sheridan’s nurse and taking care of y’all when she had to bring you in for appointments… she was so sweet and a devoted mother…. prayers and hugs…. Stephanie Ramey
Brian, Monte, and Ben, I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I have many fond memories of Aunt Sylvia that I hold close to my heart. She was always so kind to me and I remember many visits to your house in Rocky Mount when we were all young kids. Whether it was a sleepover, popping over from Elm City on Christmas mornings to see what Santa had brought, or having dinner with you all, she was always welcoming and made everything fun. I especially remember her cooking and her amazing chocolate chip cookies. I know that my mom (Beck) thought a lot of her, too. Please know that I am thinking of you all right now and in the months to come. Love, Your cousin, Wendy