Sylvia B. Neal, 75 of Morganton, NC passed away, Saturday, November 7, 2026. Born on January 30, 1951 in Burke County, she was the daughter of the late Gaither and Bertha Benfield. Sylvia retired after 26 years from the Department of Corrections. She is a member of FAM Church, formerly, First Assembly of God Morganton. Sylvia loved her cats. She also enjoyed cooking for family and canning vegetables from her garden. Sylvia was a two-time cancer survivor.
Sylvia is survived by her husband, Charles Wayne Neal; daughter, Amy Noel Yopp (Andy); son, Joshua Brian Neal (Tina).
The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 2:30pm, Thursday, November 12, 2026 at FAM Church. A funeral will be held in the church at 2:30pm, with Pastor John White and Brother Austin Pugh officiating. Entombment will follow at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Youth at Solid Rock Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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