Mrs. Sullivan was born June 13, 1939, daughter of the late Lester and Evelyn Gornto. She and her husband had owned the Sandfiddler and Ships Chandler Restaurants in Southport for over 30 years. Previously she had worked at South Brunswick Middle and South Brunswick High School. She was of the Baptist faith. She had many hobbies including crocheting and antiquing, but nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family and dear friends.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Victor Sullivan; two children, Vicki Bishop and John Sullivan; two grandchildren, Megan Payne and husband Troy, and John Sullivan, Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Kinley Payne; and a brother, Lester Gornto, Jr.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, October 15th in the Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Sullivan family.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
