Sylvia Drewer Tarr Obituary
The passing of Sylvia Drewer Tarr of Suffolk, Virginia occurred on November 1, 2026. Sylvia, born on November 7, 1940, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sylvia Drewer Tarr to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, H. Carlton Drewer and Mary Elizabeth Drewer; and her grandson Troy Sterling. She is survived by: her husband Rudy Tarr of Suffolk; her former husband David Sterling of Portsmouth; her sons, Bruce Sterling (Sandy) of Pungoteague, Steve Sterling (Trish) of Chesapeake and Rick Sterling (Traci) of Blacksburg; her grandchildren, Sam, Carlton, Kyle and Eli Sterling; and her brother Donnie Drewer (Betsy) of Fruitland, MD..
A funeral service was held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel (2690 Bridge Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Sylvia Tarr to the Alzheimer's Association Southeastern VA Chapter at alz.org/seva or by mail to 6160 Kempsville Cir, Suite 322A, Norfolk, VA 23502.
