Karla Marie Sylvester
November 3, 1937 ~ February 18, 2020
Karla Marie Sylvester (82) of Mooresville died on February 18, 2020 . She was proceeded in death by her husband Stanley Sylvester of Manitoba, Canada .
Born in Wolf Point, Montana on November 3, 1937,She was the daughter of the late Gunner and Ethel (Brown) Bertelsen of Martinsville.
She is survived by one brother Jerry Bertelsen (Kit) of Florida and a sister Jean Fisher (Wayne) of Mooresville; her daughter Shelly Long (Micky) of Alpharetta, GA, and sons Alan Messmer (Melissa) and Steve Messmer (Terisa) of Martinsville, five grandchildren Darrell Hamilton, Michael Hamilton, Joshua Messmer, Caleb Messmer and Seth Messmer and four great-grandchildren.
She was also very close to her nieces, Teresa Wamsley, Amy Skinner of Plainfield and Tammy Cooper of Mooresville.
The family is holding a private service.
A Simple Cremation Online was entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville.
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I first got to know Karla when she volunteered at church to go to the Monroe County Fall Festival and sell Cotton Candy with me for our Kids Ministry. It rained and the moisture in the air made the cotton candy a mess. We laughed a lot. From then on she became a dear friend to me. When ever i popped in for a visit she always was so kind and a joy to visit. Saddly I lost touch with her when she moved. Looking forward to seeing her again in Heaven.
I met Karla at church where she attended for several years. She was very sweet lady that had alot of spunk and was very matter if fact. She didn’t hold back on how she felt about a situation and would tell you so. That’s what I loved about Karla her boldness, and honesty! She always was willing to volunteer and wanted to help those in need. I did not get to see Karla during these last few years which of course I regret. She was such a beautiful spirited lady and young at heart. I will miss you Karla! My prayers go out to the family. May God give you peace and joy in your heart! Misty Wright