Sylvia Mary Stallings Carter Obituary (1924

On the morning of March 28, 2019, our precious Grandma Sylvia passed away. She has been joyously reunited with her parents, brother, Golden (wife, LuDeen); sister, Alene (husband, Wally); son-in-law, Russell, and her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Tom. We can only imagine the phenomenal reunions that are taking place! Sylvia was born October 16, 1924 to Lewis and Verniece Stallings. She married our incredible Grandpa, Phil J. Carter, on February 7, 1947, and they were later sealed in the Provo Temple on August 7, 1992. This feisty little lady just refused to sit still. She worked in many places including; Woolworths, J.C. Penney, Bradshaw Auto, and Amoco Oil Company. She also spent many years in the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), and volunteered at the hospital as a Pink Lady. Grandma’s greatest calling was being a wonderful Grandmother. Oh, the incredible memories we have! A favorite saying of Grandma’s was, “I’ve seen it all, I’ve done it all.” She loved to travel−going on many trips with Grandpa, National Conventions with the ABWA, along with several trips to see Elvis with her daughter, Sheila. Grandma’s favorite quote, which personified how she lived her life, was: “Giving is the secret to living fully while you are still alive,” Douglas M. Lawson. We are thankful Grandma was able to pass away in her own home surrounded by her loving family. We are also very grateful to Rachel, Ryann, Andrea, and Hollie with Utah Home Health and Hospice. Thank you ladies for treating our Grandma like the classy, elegant lady she was. Grandma is survived by her adoring husband, Phil; brothers, Blaine and Elden Stallings; and her greatest legacy, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson. Thank you for teaching us to enjoy life and balance it with humbleness, kindness, and generosity. You’re the best and we love you with all our hearts. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 400 East 420 South, Spanish Fork, Utah. Friends may visit with the family at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Tuesday, April 2, from 6-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the cemetery. Should the weather be inclement, services will be moved inside to the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.