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Sylvia Gray Midgett, 87, born in Avon, North Carolina, to the late Seymour and Sara Gray, passed away June 30, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and family who will carry her spirit forward. Sylvia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, “Abby”, and her grandsons, Michael and Kobie Jakob.
Sylvia was a devoted wife to William A. Midgett Sr., and throughout her life she poured her heart into the people she loved. One of 17 children, Sylvia was a beloved sister, cherished daughter, loving mother, proud grandmother, and treasured great-grandmother. To her family, and to so many friends who became family, she was affectionately known as “Mommom.” She had a special gift for making people feel cared for and welcomed. Her greatest joy came from watching her family grow and sharing in the moments, both big and small, that made life meaningful.
She is lovingly survived by her children, Joyce Waters (Randy), Roberta Midgett (Larry), Karen Jakob, and Abby Midgett (Sharon); Grandchildren, Eric, Tonya (Kellen), Kimi, Keela, Christen, Crystal, Johnathan, Nicholas, and Zachary; and great-grandchildren, Kameron, Daeson, Nita, Taylor, Riley, Simone, Destyn, Autumn, Mason, Gunnar, Curren, Karis, Ava, Kennedy and Bradley. Sylvia leaves behind generations who were shaped by her care, and who will continue to honor her through the stories they tell, and the traditions they keep. It’s true there is nothing sweeter than a Kinnakeeter.
Forever our Mommom. Forever loved.
Sylvia’s funeral will be held at 12pm on Monday, July 6, 2026 at St. John United Methodist Church in Avon. Friends and family may view one hour prior. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Interment will be private. Please leave a message of comfort at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.
Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.
Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.