Sybil E. Upchurch, 95, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center.
She was born June 28, 1926, in Norwich Norfolk, England, to Reginald C. and Gertrude Gallant. She and John P. Upchurch were married April 28, 1944.
Sybil was a child care provider in her home for many years.
She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, David P. (Nancy) Upchurch of Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Debbie (Wesley) Kinder of Cape Girardeau and Patricia Copeland of Cape Girardeau; sister, Janet (John) Cann of England; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, John M. and Danny Upchurch; and eight siblings.
Friends may call from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Shawn Wasson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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