Lester, Sibil Dawn
Sibil Dawn Lester, 92, of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She came into this world a strong and determined woman and left us in the same way. Sibil was born on June 26, 1931, and lived a full 92 years working hard and constantly moving.
She was employed at Hubble Lighting, retiring in 2003. Sibil has lived in Riner since 1968 and never moved nor changed her phone number. She was known for keeping her home and yard beautiful. She was the last of the last on all sides of the older generation and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Sibil was preceded in sleep by her husband, Perry Lincoln Lester; all of her siblings and their spouses; nephew, Tommy Sutphin; and her nieces Kathy and Carolyn Lester.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Karin K. Gravley (John, II); grandson, Jason Lincoln Lester (Kayla Kay Tiplady); granddaughter, Karina Danielle Jones (Raleigh); great-grandchildren, Taylor Nicole East, Serenity Grace Jones, Frankie Jones-Gee (Taylor) and Dixie Lynn Jones; great great-grandchildren, Carter Gee, Natalee Gee and Olivia Gee; and numerous other family members and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Pastor Andre Lavache officiating.
The Lester family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
September 8, 2023 @ 10:39 am
Had the honor to work with Sibil at Hubbell. She was a hard worker and it was my pleasure to call her my friend.
September 8, 2023 @ 9:23 am
I worked with Sibil many years at Hubbell Lighting. Such a delightful strong woman. She took pride in her work. She took it seriously. I learned from her and her work standards. I can still see her in her smock top that she always carried her calipers in the pocket. It was my pleasure knowing her.
September 8, 2023 @ 9:22 am
I knew her from Hubbell and loved working with her. she never had a bad word about anyone.. fly high old friend.