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Sybil Lea Howell Streit

Sybil Streit Obituary

Sybil Lea Howell Streit ALACHUA, FL - Sybil Lea Howell Streit died Friday, after a long illness. Sybil was born in High Point, NC on December 15, 1958. She lived in the Carolinas, Munich and was a long time resident of Alachua, Florida. She received a degree in Geology from the College of Charleston and an associate degree in nursing from Santa Fe College. Her interests were quite varied and included sailing, world travel, and the arts. Sybil is survived by her husband, Dr. Wolfgang J. Streit of Alachua, her son Austin J. Streit of Gainesville, and dog, Freddy of Alachua. Also surviving her death are her sisters; Donna Byce and Betty Anne Howell of Spartanburg, SC, Cynthia Eaton of Rockhill, SC and her mother Evelyn Howell of Pacolet, SC. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church Chapel, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 3:00pm, with Dr. Dan Johnson officiating. Guests will be received in her home by her family immediately following. Arrangements are under the care of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME WESTAREA, 823 N.W. 143rd Street. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2011.

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Wilbur & Barbara O'Steen

October 4, 2011

Dr. Streit,
Please accept our condolences on yours and your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers and with all of you during this time.

Lee & Joan Greer

October 4, 2011

Dear Jake, Austin and family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. Arms out, chin up and help Sybil, embrace Heaven.
Lee & Joan Greer

Kaye Bennett

October 4, 2011

First I just want Austin and Jake to know how very sorry I was to hear about their loss. I got to know Sybil and Jake when our sons were in kindergarten together (Hilltop Kindergarten at Alachua Elementary School). I think I remember that Jake was dressed up as the Easter Bunny the first time I met him. Ethan and Austin were pretty much inseparable for the next few years and have stayed in touch and remained friends, along with several other boys who were part of that special group (Mason, Will, Frank, Tomas and others that I can't think of at the moment). Soccer was a common interest with all of the boys and Jake was their coach for the first few years. When I became pregnant with my second child, Jake and Sybil were kind enough to host a baby shower for me at their home. I have a lot of good memories of laughing and talking with Sybil in those early years. As our children got older, and we moved to High Springs we kind of lost touch, but I kind of kept up with them through Ethan. I will try to find some of the pictures we have from those early days. Once again, Jake and Austin, I am so sorry for your loss.

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