Sybil Jane Bush Phelps

Sybil Phelps returned back to her home in the arms of the Lord on the 14th of March 2023 aged 84. Sybil was at home with her family members.

They are survived by their husband Claud Phelps Sr.; son, Claud. Phelps, Sr. and Son, Claud Phelps Jr.; son, Claud. (Jill) Phelps Sr. and daughter Ava (Mark) Basso; five grandchildren, Kristi Basso, Emily (Travis) Bennett, Tana Grace Cashio, Tyler Phelps and Sam Phelps.

Sybil had been one of 12 siblings born to the Bush family in Rome, Alabama. Sybil is survived by three three brothers, Billy (Ruth) Bush, Joe (Kay) Bush as well as Wayne (Carmen) Bush; her sisters, Rose Hutchinson, Alice Toohill as well as Vivian (Carl) Douglass; sister-in law, Cathryn Bush as well as a number of aunts, uncles and nieces.

She was predeceased by her grandson Daniel Tyler Phelps; parents, Willis and Marie Bush siblings, Charles Bush and Hiram Bush; three sisters: Margaret Beasley, Louise Smith and Diane Little.

She was a fervent Christian who was devoted to the Lord and helped God in many ways, from instructing her Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and inviting the children to her home for fun activities. She was extremely wise and determined. She was a fantastic mother, wife sister, grandmother, and friend. She was always eager to serve others and give of herself without expecting anything for anything in exchange.

She was able to enter the gates of Heaven and was united with her grandson Daniel Tyler Phelps, and other family members who went to before. Many crowns were laid to her in Heaven due to her devotion to her Lord and her dedication to Him.

We grieve, but not as those who are hopeless. We are sure that we will be reunited with her in Heaven and what a wonderful reunion it will be.

The service will include a service as well as a service in French Corner Baptist Church, 39715 Teel Road, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 and officiated by Bro. Eric Hattaway and Bro. Louis Husser on Monday, 20 March 2023. Visitation for family members and viewing will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. and a public viewing and viewing beginning at 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the funeral starting around 1.30 p.m. Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Highway west., Hammond, Louisiana 70401 will take charge of arrangements. The pallbearers include Sam Phelps, Travis Bennett, Trey O’Neill, Jordan Adams, Kenny Paul Matthews as well as Tony Bergeron.

It will take place a funeral as well as a funeral and graveside service in the Pleasant Home Baptist Church, 6107 Eagle Road, Andalusia, on Saturday, March 25 with the pastor Waylon Bush, and Joshua Douglass. Viewing and family visits will take place from 9 to 10:00 a.m. with a public viewing and viewing starting at 10 until 11 a.m. and the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held with a burial in the Pleasant Home Cemetery. Foreman Brown Service Funeral Home 1516 M. L. King, Jr. Expressway, Andalusia will be responsible for the arrangements. Pallbearers are Sam Phelps, Travis Bennett, Shane Bush, Wesley Cross, Christopher Bush and Cayden Bush, with honorary pallbearers Tyler Phelps, Carl Smith as well as Conner Smith.

Pink was her favorite color If anyone wants to honor the memory of her by wearing pink be sure to join us for a celebration of her memory.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks the caregivers she had, Summer from Audubon Hospice and Ms. Carla Hughes, Ms. Tia Allen, Jada Bryant O’Neill, as well as Connie James. We are grateful for their kindness and for the wonderful care they gave with God’s unconditional love.

The story Sybil Jane Bush Phelps was originally published in The Andalusia Star-News.