Sylvia M. Hartwell, beloved Matriarch of her family, died on Wednesday the 10th of February. She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses, William W. III and Deborah Hartwell, Robert Hartwell and Joy James, Karen and Chuck Hudgins, Paula and Michael Whitehead and her 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 6 nieces and 5 nephews.

Sylvia lead a full life of great faith, generosity and a giving spirit. She touched the lives of countless others. Sylvia was born in Charleroi, PA., became a long time resident of St. Petersburg, FL where she taught 2nd & 3rd graders for 23 years. Upon retiring she realized her dream of living in the mountains when she moved to the Hayesville, NC and Hiawassee, GA area. She was an active and giving member of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, which she loved very much. Her family is holding a Memorial Service celebrating Sylvia's life at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 495 Herbert Hills Drive Hayesville, NC 28904 on February 27, 2016 at 1:00pm, 828-389-3397.

In lieu of flowers she asked that donations be made to the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Elevator Fund, PO Box 677 Hayesville, NC 28904 or donations to the Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 2643 Murphy Mill Road Dothan, AL 36303