Sibyl Edmondson
Obituary
Sibyl Ann Edmondson was born in Conway, Arkansas on January 14, 1926 to Byron and Coy (Hays) Thompson. She passed from this life at St. John's Medical Center on November 14, 2011 surrounded by her husband of 63 years, Justus; their two daughters, Carolyn Buso and Nancy Alston. She is also survived by a grandson, Seth Buso and two great granddaughters, Sylvia and Audrey Buso; by a sister-in-law, Dennis Thompson and a brother-in-law, J.D. McGee. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark; a brother, John Thompson; two sisters, Retha McGee and Kaye Bracken and a brother-in-law, Dr. Ronald Bracken.
She graduated from North Little Rock High School and went on to graduate from the University of Arkansas with a degree in education. Upon graduating she married, became a homemaker and wonderful partner in ministry with her husband, Reverend Justus Edmondson, who served a number of churches in Oklahoma.
Sibyl was a loyal member of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, the New Covenant Class, and United Methodist Women. She had been an active member and officer of Church Women United and she was a member of the American Guild of Organists. She enjoyed her family and many friends. She left a marvelous legacy.
In lieu of flowers friends may contribute to The Music Fund, Boston Ave UMC, 1301 S. Boston, Tulsa, OK 74119.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Boston Avenue United Methodist Church; private family committal, Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Tributes & Memories
My most sincere condolence to all the family of Sibyl. I am the grandson of Madie Ada(Hays) Brown and son of Betty (Brown) Morgan. I had not seen Sibyl since 1950 but have very fond memories of her. May God bless here and all of you. AJ
A Jack Mason
Dearest Justis, Nancy, and Carolyn, I certainly wish that I could have been with you last week at Sibyl's service. I am so blessed to have had such a kindhearted and beautiful aunt. She always made you feel so very special! I pray you will find comfort in knowing her journey on earth is done, and that she has begun heaven's journey. All my love, Colleen T. Elliott
Colleen T. Elliott
Our thought and prayers are with all of you with love. Carolyn, we remember the time you spent in Des Moines with fond memories. We always enjoyed hearing from Justus and Sibyl at Christmas time. We will always remember Sibly with love in our hearts. Mel and Fae (Crain) Bosworth
Mel and Fae Bosworth
Our prayers are with you and family.
Alice (Crain) Mastello and Al Mastello
To Justus, Carolyn and Nancy I want to offer my deepest sympathy to you. Sibyl was such a gracious lady and was always a joy to be around. I am sorry I could not accompany Sharon to be with you. I pray that God will comfort you and allow you to rejoice that your wife and mother is made whole in God's presence.
Robert Hallmark
I'd like to express my sincerest and deepest condolences to Nancy Alston and her family during this time.
Taya R. Baker (Hargrove)