Sybil is preceded in death by her father, Len Cherry, Sr.; brother, Tyrone Cherry; sister, Greta Martin; and a grandson, Aiden Martin.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving mother, Effie McGary of Monticello, AR; two sons, Zack Martin and Jarvis Martin both of Monticello, AR; three grandchildren, Ava Naomi Johnson, Aiden Ja'Keith Martin and Paycen Martin; three sisters, Yvette (Karon) Trotter of Monticello, AR, Bridgette (Gary) Freeman of Monticello, AR, and Deidra Martin of Dallas, TX; four brothers, Len (Nicole) Cherry, Jr., Lamont Cherry, Carl Taylor, Lyndsay Reed of Jackson, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chris Goodman officiating. There will be a wake Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. You can sign Sybil's guestbook registry on this page.
Condolences(18)
LaToya Davis
Bryant, AR Sunday, September 29, 2024 I am devastated to hear of you alls loss! You are definitely in my thoughts and I pray for continued strength and comfort for all of you.Jackie Wayne
Mansfield, TX Sunday, September 29, 2024 I’m deeply sorry for the loss of Sybil. Sending my condolences and love to the family. May you find strength in the love that surrounds you. Sybil will truly be missed. 💔🙏🏾🕊️😇Tamira McCoy
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 28, 2024 Rest in Peace love. My condolences to the family.Sallie calbert
Monticello Ar, AR Saturday, September 28, 2024 Sister Effie I have not lose a child thank God but I can imagine the pain must be overwhelming but know that u are in my prayers . Sallie Phillips CalbertShannon Kinney
Dumas, AR Friday, September 27, 2024 My ❤️ Heart & Prayers 🙏🏾 Goes Out To The Martin Family! Sending Our Condolences Sorry For Your Loss Pray God Give You All Strength & Comfort At This Difficult Time Love You All😘🙏🏾😇🕊️Love,
Shannon Kinney,Sam Kinney Jr, Diane Kinney & The Kinney Family😘🙏🏾
Dwain and Sharron Ward
Dumas, AR Friday, September 27, 2024 Lifting the family (our family) in prayer 🙏🏽🙏🏽Mrs. Sherby Frazier
Monticello, AR Friday, September 27, 2024 I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will grant each of you the comfort, peace, and strength you will need in the coming days.Sybil was a woman who is beautiful smile and spirit. She will be missed.
Melvin L. James
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 25, 2024 My prayers and condolences to the family of Sis. Sybil Martin....You were an amazing singer. I really enjoyed the time we spent together in the Pilgrim Rest AME Church Celestial Choir !!! You were awesome !!! I can only imagine the wonderful time you're having dancing and singing at Jesus Feet !!! Praise the Lord Hallelujah You are free ‼️Janie Pickett
Dallas, TX Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Sybil, my ling time friend who was always happy to see me whenever I visited. Gurl! You got me with this one. Yes, I want to be selfish, but I know I can't. I will always cherish our moments. You're free now! Praying for the family. I hate I won't be there to show my appreciation of our friendship and sisterhood. Loving always, JanieRenonda Jones
Las Vegas, NV Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Sending my condolences to the family.Katie Hargraves Jenkins
Pensacola, FL Wednesday, September 25, 2024 We are truly saddened at the loss of Sybil. She will be truly missed, along with beautiful smile.Sending love to her family, and I pray God gives you all the strength to carry on.
She will be missed from this earthly home .
Marvastine Nichols
, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 She will be missed by many. Fun and loving spirit. Lifting the family up in prayer 🙏Dwan Phillips
Midlothian, TX Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Even though our hearts are saddened by your transition we know Happy that you no longer in pain. Rest well my sister friend. I wish I could be there but please know you all are in my prayers. My mom also sends for condolences and prayers for the family. One Love.Sybil Martin
Monticello, AR Friday, September 20, 2024 I miss you so much friend I didn't no you passed take your rest god got you nowRev Ervin Block
Monticello, AR Friday, September 20, 2024 Am sorry for your loss God will take care are u in time like these Rev. Ervin BlockMaxine Ridgell
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 19, 2024 So sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I times like these you have a Savior who will be by your side step by step. He loves you and will not leave you. Just call Him. If all you can say is Jesus that is well enough. "JESUS"You Have A Friend.
Maxine Ridgell and Family.
MARYLIN M SIMMONS
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, September 19, 2024 I send condolences on behalf of myself and the Veasey family.Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Lifting the Martin family in Prayer and no that God is with you always