STELLA VICTORIA LAWSON SYBERT was born August 12, 1914 in Lee County, VA and went to rest in her heavenly home October 15, 2012 at the age of 98 years, 2 months and 3 days.

She was the daughter of William S. and Lana Fisher Lawson. She was married to Elder John Henry Sybert June 14, 1936.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 1 son, Henry Hampton Sybert; 4 brothers, Charles, Thomas, Coy and Echol Lawson; 7 sisters, Elizabeth Barker, Verdie Neeley, Ollie Willis, Ella Sherrill, Addie Goins, Litha Gibson and Vada Childress.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Anna Jane Donihe; 1 son, Elder Burnice Ray Sybert; 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was saved in 1932 in a revival held by Elder Pleas Jenkins at Blackwater Lick Church, where she became a member. She joined Davis Chapel Church after her marriage. After moving to Kingsport, she became a member of Poplar Grove Church and later joined West View Church, where she had been a faithful member for over 50 years and was the oldest member of the church.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, a great prayer warrior, a Mother in Israel, and traveled many thousands of miles with her husband during his 72 years of ministry. She loved the church and will be missed by all.

-Written for the family by her son, Elder Burnice Sybert