Sylvia Hawkins Hull

ROCKY MOUNT – Sylvia Hawkins Hull, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on April 18, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. Breedlove and Maggie Winders Breedlove. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, Wayne Hawkins, and Roger Hull. Sylvia was a devoted Christian, and she was very active in two churches, Forest Hills Baptist Church as well as Salem Community Baptist Church. Sylvia was a true image bearer of Christ and a beacon of light and hope for all who knew and loved her. She always had an encouraging word and demonstrated steadfast love. Sylvia loved preparing family meals, her dressing and sweet tea was a family favorite. Sylvia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family. Sylvia is survived by her daughters, Angela Reed, and Mary Ellen Joyner; her son, Ted Hull; grandchildren, Justin Reed, Janna Joyner, Nathanial Hull, Sierra Hull, Faith Hull, and Joshua Hull. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park, 4454 Dortches Blvd. Rocky Mount NC 27804 with Rev. Mark Harrell officiating. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM prior to the service in the parlor of Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 661 English Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sylvia’s memory to Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road NW Wilson, NC 27896 or Salem Community Baptist Church, 4502 Swift Creek School Road Whitakers, NC 27891. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.