Sylvia Douglas Nygard Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Sylvia Douglas Nygard in Raleigh, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 76, on May 17, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sylvia Douglas Nygard to show support.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Sylvia leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Sylvia may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Alden Douglas and Irmgard Signus Douglas. She is survived by: her husband Craig; her daughters, Claire Capps (Johnny Capps) and Johanna Owens (BJ Owens); her siblings, Bobby Douglas (Cindy Douglas) and Vivian Mandracchia (Rodney Mandracchia); and her grandchildren, Ryan Capps, Alex Owens and Graham Owens.

In lieu of flowers, tributes to her life and work can be made to the American Lung Association.