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Sylvia Jean Huffman, 55, of Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2016 at the Gordon Hospice House surrounded by family. Sylvia was born on February 2, 1961 in Iredell County to Dorothy Huffman Childers and the late Melvin Hamilton Huffman. 
Sylvia was a member of Fieldstone Presbyterian Church of Mooresville. She worked for Duke Energy as a Environmentalist and then as a teacher at both North Iredell and Mooresville High School. Sylvia loved to shop, listen to music, sing, and travel, especially to the beach. She never met a stranger, no matter where she went, she always made friends. Sylvia saw the best in others and was always helping people whether or not anybody knew.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by a brother, James “Dennis” Huffman.
In addition to her mother, Sylvia is survived by two brothers, David Huffman and wife Pat of Mooresville, and Rodney Huffman and wife Darlene of China Grove; nieces and nephews, Kelly Winslow (James), Tracy Harrison (Billy), Dr. Jonathan Huffman (Jennifer), Ashley Atherton (Jaramie), and Jenny Gutierrez (Matt); three great nieces; three great nephews; special friends, Alexis Bowen Bryant, god-daughter Anastasia “Annie” B. Crisoe, Richard and Janet Ridgeway, Kathy Priest Hudson, Sherry Parker Zastera, and Jan Hunter; and too many other friends to mention.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Fieldston Presbyterian Church (804 Fieldstone Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115) conducted by Pastor Inger Manchester. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her Go Fund Me page: gofundme.com/23skrd6k , to help with medical expenses. Any condolences or mailings may be sent to, David Huffman at 129 Clodfelter Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors and staff of Lake Norman Regional Hospital, Lake Norman Oncology, Dr. Alisa Nance and staff, and Dr. Craig Dubois for the excellent care they gave to Sylvia.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is serving the Huffman family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Terry Workman says
Silvia was a Person Worthy of all the Wealth and Health and Long life in this World and The one to come. Now for sure She already had Her Mansion in The Kingdom of God and Eternal Life Ordained and Now She has entered there in. Her Long Suffering and Patience was most likely because God was still preparing Her Mansion with All Her Heavenly Rewards and Treasures She had laid up according to His Grace and Will also I believe She wanted to Live for the Ones She Loved so Dearly. Nevertheless, Now God has Adorned Sylvia forthwith in All His Great Glory. A Honored and Beloved Daughter and Sister of His Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior with All His Promised Word and Comforting Spirit and Everlasting Life. A Glorified Child with Her Heavenly Fatherly Treasured Rewards. Now To The Only One True God and Eternal Life Even Jesus Christ be all the Honor and Glory and Power Forever and Ever Amen. ” Jesus is The Lord “
Terry Workman says
I was Deeply Grieved of Sylvia’s Passing. I am a Isolated Stand alone Man due to so Many and Various Deep Heart Ached Hurts and wrongs with Long Suffering and Loneliness being my rewards. The harder I tried to clear myself the worse it got so I gave it up to the Lord yet I am Alive in Gods Great Grace Standing Still awaiting The Lords Salvation in all my Life’s Matters and Concerns. Anyway, I know Sylvia’s Lone Ones will Miss Her Greatly and the Most be thankful you had each other and shared a Love and friendship or relationship that had a substance of fulfillment and purpose that breaks a heart so deeply when death befalls that person. My sorrow comes only because of what I felt in my heart. Sylvia I am Sorrowful I did not get to say Goodbye. I shared What I felt Deep within my Spirit and thats all I have done. The Rest is all The Glory of God through Jesus Christ His Son my Savior and Salvation and Only Hope, Amen. To God be the Glory.
Emily Lambert says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends! She was my anatomy teacher at North Iredell High! She was a wonderful teacher and she will be missed greatly!!
Koshari Nichols says
You were my favorite teacher at North Iredell! You also kept me going when I was at Ohio State, and even more so when I came back to NC and alerted you of my MS diagnosis. You were so helpful and caring. I can still hear your voice now! You’ll be forever loved.
Chris Ervin says
Sylvia was a lifelong inspiration to me, and friend to my family. From the time of attending my mom’s Sunday School class, through our school years together, and far beyond, she was a great friend. During my early college days, she provided great counsel to me on tough choices, and her wisdom has lasted a lifetime. Rarely in life do we come in contact with such gems! She will be greatly missed and loved for eternity.
David Johnson says
Sylvia will be truly missed. She was so full of life no matter what came her way. Nothing could hold her back. I remember the days back at North Iredell. She always insisted that we do our best no matter what and she was also always an inspiration. But God has decided that it is now time for her to be in his heavenly home which he has ready for her. She is now no longer suffering and she is at peace. God bless the family and know that one day we will all meet again.