Lydia Felkel Garris a long time resident of Burgaw, and formally of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday December 23, 2019. Lydia was one of 5 daughters of the late Sallie and Samuel Felkel. Also reuniting Lydia in Heaven was her husband of 53 years, Earl Garris, her sisters Sammy, Florence, Judy and a great granddaughter Ava Robinson.
Living in Wilmington, Lydia and Earl raised 2 sons, Billy and Alan while she was employed at Corning glass works retiring in 1986. After retirement Earl and Lydia joined the Senior League Bowling at Cardinal Lanes and she went on to Cheer at the Senior Games. In 1988 they moved to Rocky Point so they had room to garden. Lydia became a member of Riley's Creek Baptist Church. After Earl passed in 2004 Lydia moved to a smaller house and property in Burgaw where she loved her small friendly town.
Lydia is survived by her 2 Sons, Billy wife Teri and Alan wife Tammy, three grandchildren, Tabitha Cottle husband Loran, William Garris wife Liz, Amanda Garris Robinson husband Casey, great granddaughters, Alana Cottle, Airley and Annalee Robinson, Lillian Garris and 1 great grandson, Thomas William Garris. Also surviving Lydia is her sister Vernon Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews and very dear friend Sandra Davis. Our loss is heavens gain.
A graveside service will be held at 3pm on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Oakdale Cemetery. A visitation will take place one hour prior at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service.
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