Sybil McIlroy (83) died at her home on March 5, 2014 with loved ones by her side.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Dee McIlroy; her sister, Rachel McCarty; her brother, Don Eason (Aundria); her daughter Peggy Hedgpeth (Lary); her daughter in-law, Cindy McIlroy; her grandchildren Kim Hedgpeth, Kinley Hedgpeth, Chandra Carey, Mandi Williams and Neeley Brady; 10 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son Steve McIlroy and her grandson Kevin Hedgpeth.
Mrs. McIlroy was an active member of South Haven Baptist Church for over 40 years.
Sybil, or Granny as she was fondly known, loved golf, basketball, bowling, the outdoors and spending time with family. As an accomplished golfer she competed in and won many tournaments in her long career in the Springfield golf scene. She was also an avid Lady Bears Basketball fan, many times traveling across the country to root on her favorite team. And in 1956 she was a member of the State Championship bowling team. But most of all, Granny loved to be with her family. She traveled frequently to be with her sister, brother or her grandchildren as they moved away. She had a wonderful life with her husband of nearly 70 years and made a difference in many people’s lives. She will be sorely missed but is now walking with Jesus and reunited with many loved ones.
A visitation will be held at South Haven Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 10 at 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.