Obituary of Eileen Marie Calvert

Eileen Marie Calvert, 65, of Sylva, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Sylva on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She was born in Miami, FL on March 11, 1948. She moved to Sylva in 1998. Eileen owned/operated the Hairport Salon in Cullowhee. She is survived by her daughter, Lauren Calvert of Sylva, son, Theodore Calvert of Asheville, granddaughter Jett Calvert of Sylva, brother, John Calpini of Tallahassee , sister, Linda Calpini of Chapel Hill and nieces a nephew and several cousins and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine Calpini and Artemio Calpini , of Sylva. She was a vivacious, deeply loving and much-loved person. She shined brightly even when life seemed dim. She did more for others than she did for herself. She enjoyed music and dancing, and had a special heart and gift for caring for all animals especially opossums. She could find the greatest joy in the most insignificant things. In fact one of her favorite quotes was “Live, live, live, life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death” --Auntie Mame the movie A Celebration of Life is planned for October 13th 2pm at Soul Infusion Tea House & Bistro. Appalachian Funeral Services is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at http://appalachianfuneralservices.com/obituaries . Donations made to assist the family with expenses are deeply appreciated and any remaining will be donated to Catman 2 and ARF. . .