Sybil Evans, age 80, of Nicolls Town, North Andros who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on December 25th, 2024. Service will be Held at Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, Faith Way, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Dr. William Thompson, Reverend Frederick N. Cartwright, Reverend Harrison Thompson, and Reverend G. Craig Ellis. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery.
A TIME TO BE BORN
The angels in Heaven applauded on the beautiful day of April 15, 1944, to see the arrival of a promising bud born to the parentage of Charles & Marianna Evans (both deceased). She was indeed a precious gift from God that entered the world and was christened “Sybil Evans”.
A TIME TO LEARN
Sybil began her early education in Nassau and was relocated to Hartswell, Exuma to attend the Rolle Town All-Age School where she successfully completed her education. During this time, Sybil was taught by her mother and grandparents how to cook and care for the home, as every young lady was taught to do.
A TIME TO WORK
Sybil always had a passion for being self-sufficient, which led her to exercising her entrepreneurial skills. Throughout her adult years, she was self-employed as a Fish and Fruit Vendor at the vendor’s market located on Potter’s Cay Dock. She remained self-employed until 2008, when she relocated to Nicholl’s Town, Andros, to spend time raising and rearing her grandchildren.
A TIME TO LOVE
Like many young women, Sybil dreamed of one day becoming a mother and building a family of her own. Her aspirations became a reality as she was blessed with six children who filled her life with joy and purpose. She had six children, four sons – Basil, Elon (who sadly predeceased her), Anthony (also deceased) and Marvin, and two daughters – Charmaine and Chiquita, who all played a special role in her journey as a mother.
A TIME TO EMBRACE
Sybil was a fun and loving person, who possessed a humble spirit. Her generosity towards others left an indelible impression upon everyone she encountered. She would take the little that she had to help others. Sybil’s family was always her top priority. She would instantly set everything aside whenever they needed her support, doing whatever she could to help. She ensured her family, especially her deeply cherished grandchildren, were always well cared for.
Sybil was also a fierce protector of her family, always standing up to ensure they were never taken advantage of. Growing up, she safeguarded her siblings, and anyone who dared to try and bully them quickly learned they would have to answer to her. Sybil was a devoted member and the Matriarch of the Sanctuary of The Holy Spirit Church in Nicholl’s Town, Andros. She faithfully attended Prayer Meetings and Bible Study weekly.
A TIME TO DIE
During her later years, Sybil faced common health issues including hypertension and diabetes. Despite these struggles, she learned to manage them, remained dedicated to serving her God and caring for her family.
On Monday, December 16, 2024, Sybil traveled to Nassau to be with her extended family and lay her niece, Deborah to rest. However, two days after her arrival, Sybil fell ill and was admitted to the hospital. Her children were soon informed that her condition was critical.
On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Sybil’s health took a sudden turn for the worse. The medical team worked tirelessly to stabilize her, but God had other plans. At 11:22 a.m., this beloved gem transitioned peacefully from time into eternity.
A TIME TO MOURN
This precious jewel left many to mourn her passing including her:
Children – Basil (Mary) Evans, Charmaine Chase-Rolle, Chiquita Taylor and Marvin Woodside; Grandchildren- Basillio and Alyssa Evans, Lorenzo, Emison, Jermaine, and Keyano Rolle, Erica and Erianeka Robertson, Randkia Pratt, and Mia Woodside; Great Grand Children – Rashad Colebrooke, Bascileo Evans Jr., Dominic Evans, Skylesha Bullard, Theo Henfield, Shankara Williams, Azaria Knowles, Bryson Rolle, Amari Russell, and Sasha Smith; Sisters – Louise Rose, Carnetta and Miriam Evans; Brothers- Freeman and Leslie Evans; Aunt – Olive Munnings; Nieces and Nephews- Marion Capron, Olive (Anthony) Brown, Charles (Venlyn) Davis, Vernice (Donald) Williams, Christine (Kendal) Munroe, Mario Dean Sr., Kenrone (Nicole) Rose, Andre Munnings, Kayla (Kendal) Johnson and Patrick Evans, Andrew (Elvira) Evans and Nicola Smith, Louise, Jennifer, Kevin, Keith, Latoya (Trevor) Ritchie, Sandra, Carmen, and Marja Evans; Grand Nieces and Nephews including – Karen Richardson, Dr. Shanel Adderley, Jamaal, Charles, Jr., Shenicka, Zina, Lashan, Latoya, Chavar, Kara, Chavasse, Charlisea Davis, Mario (Camilla) Dean, Dario and D’ante Dean, Avyreal (Quarry) Adderley, Valdez and Donniece Williams, Jonbenet Munnings, Kristoff Munroe, Chelsea Evans, Andrea and Andronique Munnings, Kendra Rose, Jermaine (Siatta) Davis, Jade (Travis) McDonald, Jamal Davis, Zion Missick, Agnes (Fernon) Clarke, Pastor Arinique (Freddy) Moxey, Veronike, Shandanika, Vernon Jr. Varence, Christopher, Wenzel, Sydney, Sundae, Tyler, Troy, Jadora, Blair & Kai Campbell, Natario, Avard and Adrian Evans, Devonte and Nicholas Munnings; Great Grand Nieces and Nephews including Shanton and Teshawn Davis, Quentin Adderley, Tafarie Davis and Islah Mahlaya Davis, William Riley Joesph, Milan, Cairo and Sage Dean, Ferneisha, Faye, & Ava Clarke, Frederick, Victory, Faith & Gabriel Moxey, Malik & Ariel Johnson, Ceejay Munroe, Terranique Rolle, Vincent and Asjiah Isaacs, Natario Evans Jr. Cousins: Rev. Dr. William Thompson and Family, Rev. Harrison and Ava Thompson and Family, Rev. Frederick and Rudyann Cartwright and Family, Mr. Ronald and Rev. Margaret Williams and Family, Verna Ellis and Family, Anthony Thompson and Family, Rev. Dr. Charles and Lavern Rolle and Family, Rev. Dr. John and Min. Betty Rolle and Family (Hartswell, Exuma), Rev. Arnold and Vernita Josey and Family, Evangeline Ingraham and Family, Alice Rolle and Family, Godfrey Rolle and Family, Barbara Johnson and Family, Jerome Bethel and Family, Elnora Cooper and Family, Simeon Pratt and Family, John Colebrooke and Family, David Thompson and Family, Apostle Charles Thompson and Family, Min. Donna Bodie and Family, Deaconess Etoy Bethel and Family (George Town, Exuma), Preston Evans and Family; Other Relatives and Friends: Thomas Robertson and Family, Linda Williams and Family, Eudie Rolle Sr. and Family, Pastor Eudie Rolle Jr. and Family, Pastor Linda Gaitor-Walkes and Family, Minister Floyd Newton and Family, Evangelist Judy Miller and Family, Kencio Williams, Melrose Devine, Prince Mackey and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Lenny McDonald and Family, Ms. Joyce Malone and Family, Marylee Davis and Family, Ruth Dean and Family, Chelsea Lauren, Kevandrea Hepburn, Sheryl White and Family, Standford Rolle and Family, Randolph Pratt and Family, Audley Fowler and Family, May Miller and Family, Fenemae Eden-Grant and Family, Dominica Adderley, Phylis Colebrooke, Jainelle Knowles, Builders Mall Family, Officers and Members of The Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit Church and the Nicoll’s Town, Andros Community, Nurses and Staff of Princess Margaret Hospital, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
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