AHOSKIE, NC-Syble Morris Mitchell, age 92, died peacefully on August 1, 2016 at the Southampton Memorial Hospital of Franklin, VA, with her family by her side.
Mrs. Mitchell, was born on June 19, 1924 to Sebron Carr and Foye Jernigan Morris in the Snakebite township in Bertie County, NC. Syble worked as a Foster Care Parent for Social Services. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a member of St. John Baptist Church. Syble spent the last few years at Rich Square Health Care Center where she was known by all as Aunt Syble or Grandma. The family wishes to thank everyone at the facility for the love and compassionate care they showed.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-six years, James Nathan Mitchell; three brothers, Walter, Staley, and Earl Morris; sisters, Lois Lassiter, Barbara Perry, and Sylvia Macon.
Left to cherish Syble’s memory are three daughters, Gail Burkett and her husband Ray, Lynn Vann and her husband Buster, both of Ahoskie, and Libbie White and her husband Reggie of Aulander, NC; five Grandsons, Michael Burkett, Scotty Liverman and his wife Crystal, BJ Vann and his wife Dana, all of Ahoskie, Reggie White Jr. and his wife Susan of Hebron, MD, and Nathan White and his wife Melissa of Woodland, NC; two granddaughters, Belinda Burkett, Glenda Walther and her husband David, both of Ahoskie; nine great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Madison, and McKenna Walther, Farrah Vann, Peyton and Kenly Liverman, Gavin Britt, Kirk Holloman, and Jessica White; and one great great grandchild, Ayden Holloman; three sisters, Margie Liverman of Portsmouth, VA, Marie Harrell of Ahoskie, and Edna Matthews of Colerain, NC.
A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 2:00 pm at the Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC, with the Rev. Bob Rogers, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and burial will follow the service at Aulander Cemetery, Aulander, NC.
Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Mitchell family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Gail, Lynn and families: Miss Syble was a very sweet lady. I remember her giving me many “tonettes” (perms) in that little green house next to the store. Very fond memories! My sympathy to each of you.
Dear Family: I recall fond memories with Mrs Syble as I had the pleasure of preaching each week at Pine Forest Rest Home. She was a sweet lady, who loved to laugh and smile. Praying the Lord will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Gail, Lynn, & Libbie
So sorry to hear of Mother’s passing. My heart and prayers have been with
you!! Your blessed years of having her is a tribute to your family!! Celebrating her life and all of your families is such a beautiful thing!! Memories were made..never to be forgotten! Love to all
My sister,Corinne Holmes and I, were sorry to hear about Miss Sybil. Didn’t know until read online. Really enjoyed her while working at Pine Forest Rest Home. After we left and would go back to visit, she always asked if we were coming back to work. We know she will be greatly missed.
St John has lost a sweet lady. Have fond memories of hanging out around the Mitchell’s village store. Miss Syble & her husband Mr James left special memories for many. Thinking of her family at this time. God bless.
Gail, Lynn & Libbie,, So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Love to all, KB
Special memories of Mrs. Syble and the family growing up in the St Johns area . Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sorry we weren’t able to be with all today. Had a doctor appointment but were in my thoughts
God has definitely picked a beautiful rose for His garden! May God give all of you comfortable and peace during the upcoming days.
Aunt Syble will be greatly missed. I loved the big family reunions of all of the Morris clan at the church. She is in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are going out to Gail, Lynn, and Libbie and their families and the other members of the Morris family and Mitchell families.
We will miss you and love you, Aunt Syble.
May the warm memories and the knowledge that Aunt Syble is in a far better place keep you satisfied in the Glory of God.