Sybil Staley Obituary in Greensboro at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home

Obituary For Sybil Staley

Mrs. Sybil Annette Staley (Graves), age 81, loving mother of three and adoring wife to Hurley E. Staley Sr., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, after a gallant battle with pancreatic cancer. Sybil was the second child born in Caswell County, NC, to Spencer Warren Graves Sr. and Gladys Louise Summers-Brown.

Sybil met the love of her life, Hurley Staley, in 1958 at a church social and went on to be married in 1960, and welcomed their first baby girl, Donna, shortly after. Sybil and Hurley’s love was so strong eleven months later, they were blessed with a son, Hurley Jr., and to her surprise, Sybil birthed Angie thirteen years later.

Over the years, Sybil perfected her craft of being an outstanding seamstress. She was known amongst family and friends for her exceptional sewing abilities and exquisite gowns, furs, etc. Not only was sewing Sybil’s hobby, but she also spent 30 years working for Kreigsman’s Furriers, where she made lifelong connections with the owner and his family.

Sybil was an active East White Oak Missionary Baptist Church member for over 60 years. Not only did she devote her time and energy to the usher board, but she also found lifelong friendships in the Ladies Progressive Club, where she served as treasurer and volunteer and gave back to her community.

She loved watching her husband in his botanical garden and spending time with her family in her free time. And to know Sybil is to realize she never missed a celebration. She was always called upon to make her legendary strawberry cobbler. She also spent much time keeping up with the latest news by reading the paper and watching current events.

Though Sybil loved being a mother, seamstress, and active member of her church and clubs, one of her favorite roles was being a grandmother. She treasured her time with Julian, Canada, and Evan and was determined to witness their accomplishments.

Sybil was preceded in death by her parents and sister Waverly Neal and is survived by her husband, Hurley E. Staley, Sr., son Hurley E. Staley, Jr. of Greensboro, NC; two daughters, Donna Staley Flack (Columbus) of High Point, NC; Angela Staley of Greensboro, NC; two grandsons Julian Flack and Evan Wilson; and one granddaughter Dr. Canada Staley. She also leaves her dear siblings, sister Lelia Wright (Levi) of Brown Summit, NC; and two brothers, Jaffa Graves (Cassandra) of Greensboro, NC; Spencer Warren Graves of Greensboro, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

She will be greatly missed, and we’ll never forget hearing her say, “Y'all don’t have to rush off; hurry back.”

Special thanks to her loving sister, Leila Wright, and cousins Susan Blackwell and Marva White for being astounding caregivers during Sybil’s illness.

A service honoring her life will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 at East White Oak Baptist Church; 1815 Water Street, Greensboro, NC 27405. The visitation will begin at 11am and the service will follow at 11:30am.

The interment will take place following the service at Lakeview Memorial Park; 3600 N. O'Henry Blvd. Greensboro, NC 27405.

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Lance Christopher Miller sent Dreams From the Heart Bouquet for Sybil Staley - September 28, 2023

We pray that your grief quickly abates leaving you with those beautiful memories of Mrs. Staley.
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Christina Shelton sent Beautiful Dreams for Sybil Staley - September 28, 2023

So sorry for your loss Hurley My heart breaks for you Praying for you and your family
Christina Shelton Arthur Shelton (Dad)

My condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Sybil Staley. Prayers for strength, comfort and love during this time of bereavement. Myra Davis

Hurley,Janet and I offer our sincere condolences to you and the family in the loss of dear Sybil. We will always remember and are most grateful for the many years of exemplary personal culinary service Sybil provided to The Family Reunions. Rest assured that we will keep you and the Family in prayer. Dr.and Mrs.James K.Gripper

Gone but never forgotten dear cousin. I'm going to miss your beautiful smile, your kind heart, and your quiet spirit.❤️🙏🏽 🕊️

With deepest sympathy during this time of sadness, may you find comfort in the sympathy express by your friends and loved ones.The Edwards Family

So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and strength for the family. 🙏🏽💞 Brenda Lindsay

Embracing you in prayer knowing that, even though you are grieving your precious loved is now rejoicing with the Lord. The Leach Family

Brother Jaffa and Sis Cassandra, and the Staley family, you all are in my prayers. May God give you all strength, peace, and comfort during this time of bereavement. Louise Bowens

My deepest condolences to You Uncle Hurley in the Loss of your Beautiful wife,and to my cousins in the loss of your mother.Aunt Sybil was a Gem always pleasant to be around, Lovable,caring, given and supportive to many very humble and Sweet and her soft spoken voice was smoothing to the Spirit. May the comfort of God's Love bring each of you peace. 🙏🏾 She will be grately missed. 🕊 Love you all 🙏🏾🤗❤️

I will miss Sybil ,she was so sweet,kind and loving ,Praying for all of you and that God gives you the strength to make it through.I love you all.🥰🤗🙏🏾❤️🥹love Carolyn Clowe and Family

Prayers to you all Sybil was a sweet,sweet person very loving and caring,I will miss her Dearly.Much love and Prayers to you all.🥰🤗🙏🏾🥹❤️❤️

You will truly be missed. I will miss your loving smile and hugs! Love you! Rest In Peace.

My deepest condolences to the Staley, Graves, Wright and Blackwell Families. Sybil was a sweet lady. Love and prayers to you all. Debra Glenn

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