Sylvia McGill

Sylvia K. McGill, age 81, a native of Butler County, AL and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Mrs. McGill was preceded in death by her husband, Sandy Douglas McGill, parents, Ralph C. and Mary Ethel Knight and sister, Sybil Hicks. Her lifelong dedication to others included her family, church and clients. Sylvia was a hairdresser for over 56 years. She started working in her mother’s salon as a teen-ager and opened her own salons in Flomaton, AL, Atmore, AL and Foley, AL. She is survived by her son, John Bruce McGill, Orange Beach, AL; daughter, Jo Hellmich (Ralph) Foley, AL; grandchildren, Kristin Hellmich, Kurt Hellmich, Kate Hellmich and her great-grandson, Caleb King. Sylvia was a woman of deep faith in God and devotion to her church family. She loved baking her special pound cake for church events. She was instrumental in starting the Orange Beach United Methodist Church and reopening Morgan’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Bon Secour, AL. She was an active member of Morgan’s Chapel where she served on various church committees. Working with the church’s bread ministry was a special joy to Sylvia. Sylvia was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was known for her generous nature, determination and sense of humor. Private graveside services will be held. A Celebration of Sylvia’s Life will be held at Morgan’s Chapel at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations to Morgan’s Chapel United Methodist Church Bread Ministry, PO Box 88, Bon Secour, AL 36511 or Sandy McGill Healthcare Scholarship, USA Development and Alumni Relations, 650 Clinic Drive, Suite 1500, Mobile, AL 36688