Sybil Walston Bunn
October 20, 1931 ~ August 28, 2013
Sybil Bunn, age 81, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Born in Wilson County on October 20, 1931, she was the daughter of Daniel Walston and Nannie Walston Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Bunn; seven brothers; four sisters, the most recent being her beloved sister, Mrs. Minnie Williams.
As her career always involved working with the public, whether in the pharmacy at Matthews Drug, Raper Drug, or the office of Dr. James Crumpler, she was always compassionate and concerned with the well-being of others. For many years, she owned and operated Bunns Food Mart.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving family, consisting of “Sybils Girls”: Jeanette B. Roebuck, Linda B. Bulluck, and Nancy B. Balkcum; as well as her sister, Dora W. Haggard (Frank). Sybil always enjoyed the love and friendship of Jeanettes life-long friend, Nicki B. Hedrick, whom she considered her own. Her grandchildren include: Jeanacy Cappelletti, Nicole Marsigli (Jeffrey), Tab Balkcum (Michelle), James Cappelletti (Candice) and Aaron Balkcum. Her newest blessings were her great-grandchildren: Chrissy Cappelletti, Tiffany Whitman, Marianna Cappelletti, Sarah Cappelletti, David Mizell, Carson Marsigli, Rebecca Balkcum, Dawson Marsigli, and Elizabeth Balkcum. Many close nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss her as well.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 2:00-3:00pm on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with a service to celebrate her life following the visitation with her brother-in-law, Rev. Dr. Frank P. Haggard officiating. A graveside service will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to her church, Memorial Baptist Church, 5399 Old Wilson Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelewoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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My sincere condolence to the family for your loss! During this time of sorrow, comfort is provided through Jehovah God, through his word the Bible, (2 Cor. 13-5)! How our hearts are filled with emotion, as we consider God `s promise at Rev. 214, 5, which helps us to know that death will be no more! Also think about seeing Sybil again! The Bible promises a resurrection hope at John 5 28, 29, based on the fact that Jehovah raised Jesus from the dead! May your family be comforted , and have peace! Please feel free to email me at [emailprotected]
I will never forget the influence Aunt Sybil had in my life, especially my younger years. She allowed me to get some retail experience working in her store, which gave me a sense of confidence in my tween and teen years. She was a strong and steady person and I looked up to her. God bless you, Aunt Sybil – I love you, Sarah
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My heartfelt condolences to the family of Sybil Bunn for the passing of your loved one and may God prove to be a refuge and strength for your family during this time of sadness and distress as stated at Psalm 461
Love was the reason for the ransom sacrifice, showing the great love that Jehovah & Jesus had for all of mankind. (John 316) What a wonderful gift we have been giving, to have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. Death is the age-old enemy, we all meet as our journey end. It is never pleasant, when we loss someone we love. The pain at times, is so heart breaking, that our tears, keep on flowing. (Ps. 3418) Even the perfect man, JESUS CHRIST, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Without fear the way ahead
Ms. Linda, Jeanacy, & James, I was very sad to hear about Ma’s passing. She was very caring person who always looked out for her family. She was a very good role model for me growing up because she was an independent, hard working, and strong-willed woman. She will be missed by everyone she touched in life! Rest in Peace, Ma. Take care of yourselves, Janice