Gayle L. Styons | Eastern NC Now

March 5, 1953 – September 26, 2020
    Ms. Gayle Lynn Styons, age 67, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday September 26, 2020 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.

    Per Ms. Styons' wishes no service will be held but a gathering of friends at the home will take place later.

    Ms. Styons was born in Cleveland, OH on March 5, 1953, daughter of the late William Clarence Cunningham and the late Velma Wilson Cunningham. She graduated from high school in Cleveland and attended Milligan College in TN. Many would remember her from when she was a waitress at Pizza Inn in Washington but her true love was being a substitute teacher for Beaufort County Schools for ten years. She was a huge fan of Star Trek and was involved in Washington High School Band Booster Club, Girl Scouts and anything her children were involved in. She would encourage anyone to "boldly go where no man has gone before."

    Survivors include her children: Cheri Ann Styons and William David Styons both of Washington a sister: Sharon C. Fennell (Dewayne) of New Hampshire and four grandchildren: D. J., Bella, Kenny and Alissa Styons.

    In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to Johns Hopkins Medicine, Covid-19 Research, 750 East Pratt St., 17th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202.

    Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Styons family.