Sierra Nicole Hodges

Beloved daughter/devoted mother...Sierra Nicole Hodges  age 27 of Rocky Mount passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 surrounded by loving family and friends. Sierra is leaving behind a legacy of laughter and kindness. She Loved hard and with all of her heart.

Born on August 28, 1998 in Roanoke, VA to Carl "CJ" Hodges, Jr and Tara (Williams) Himmel. Sierra had a spark in her that seemed contagious, known for her infectious smile. Her laugh brought joy to anyone who got the pleasure of hearing it.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Adrinna Himmel; her "bonus dad", Daniel J. DeWitt; and her grandpa, Dale Williams.

Sierra is survived by her children, Julian Alvarez and Gabriella Alvarez, Rocky Mount; three brothers, Elijah D. Himmel (Brooke), Daniel Z. DeWitt (Kaylyn) of Rocky Mount, Zachary Thompson (Zoe), Colcord, WV; three nephews, Keaton Himmel, Kylar and Kaisyn Thompson; grandparents, Carl and Shirley Hodges, Ginger Williams; great-grandmother, Judy Thompson; uncle, Shannon Pugh (Danielle); one aunt, Leanna White (Buck); Many other aunts and uncles, and special too many cousins to list. She is also survived by four very dear and best friends she counted on daily, Kayla Lambert (Dakota), Lexy Fisher (Logan), Kelsey Paden, and Chad Escamilla "Chico'; the one that had her heart, Noah Chitwood.

Sierra had a fierce love for animals rescuing many throughout her short life. Her true love and passion was being a mother. She loved her babies with everything she had. Her cup always overflowed as long as she had them.

Sierra graduated in 2016 from Franklin County High School, she was involved in gymnastic for over 10 years, and it is no surprise she ended up in the health-care profession being a caregiver doing what she loved...HELPING OTHERS! 

May her memory be a blessing to all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will always be loved, missed and never forgotten!

Sierra was an organ donor and was able to save several lives and help numerous others by being a donor. Through her death she lives on and will continue to give and help others as her legacy of helping others will live on forever.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Monday, December 22, 2025 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in the Epworth United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday beginning at 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home.

A note from mom....Being your mom was my greatest blessing in life and missing you now, is the hardest part of living that life. My Sissy-Girl you will aways be!  LOVE, MOM

Funeral arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.