Sybil Schumacher's Obituary
Sybil Allyn Simms Schumacher, affectionately known as “Meme” by her family, passed away at 11:05 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK, at the age of 87.Sybil is survived by her three children, Shelly Denise Holly (Tulsa, OK), Allen Brent Schumacher (Las Vegas, NV), and Shawn Allyn Maddox and husband William Steele Maddox (Tulsa, OK), and step-son Frank Leroy Schumacher II (Cookson, OK); her seven grandchildren, Kimberly Nicole Pyle (Sugar Land, TX), Remington Steele Maddox (Tulsa, OK), Elizabeth Holly Rizzuto (Philadelphia, PA), Kenton Allen Schumacher (San Antonio, TX), Zachary Allen Holly (Hoboken, NJ), Addison Allyn Maddox (Tulsa, OK), and Mitchell Brett Holly (Norman, OK); and her nine great-grandchildren, as well as her brother, Chester William (Bill) Simms and his wife, Rita, and loving nieces and nephews. Sybil is preceded in death by her husband Frank Leroy Schumacher I, parents Chester Allyn Simms and Phyllis Ellen Simms, and sister Caprillica Phyllis Hughes.Sybil was born at home on December 15, 1931, in Vinita, OK, to Chester and Phyllis Simms. She grew up in Vinita with her older sister Caprillica and younger brother Chester (Bill). After graduating from Vinita High School, she attended St. John Hospital Nursing School and received her Registered Nursing diploma. She had a long nursing career, beginning at St. John Hospital and finishing at St. Francis Hospital, both in Tulsa, making many lifelong friends along the way. She met Frank Leroy Schumacher I, and they married in Vinita in 1955. They moved into their home in Tulsa, OK, with Frank’s son, Frank Leroy Schumacher II (Leroy), and went on to raise three children of their own, Shelly Denise, Allen Brent, and Shawn Allyn. Sybil was very active in her children’s school and social activities, forming many close relationships with people she met through involvement in her children’s lives. She remained very involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren who remained in Tulsa, making Sunday dinner every week and spending every Monday helping the Hollys and every Thursday helping the Maddoxes, doing the little things that make a family run, like laundry and making “second lunch” and dinner for the kids. She was very excited every time her son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren came to visit from out of town.Sybil enjoyed forming close, lifelong relationships with people everywhere she met, including her children’s teachers, the ladies she worked out with at Curves, anybody who sold Beanie Babies, and even the grocery baggers at Reasor’s. She welcomed many people into her life and was always sending thoughtful cards and gifts to people she had met. She was a “secret grandmother” to some, supporting them anonymously. She also valued education and frequently donated supplies to the Union Alternative School.Throughout her life, Sybil loved having pictures of her family around. After retiring from her nursing career, she began volunteering at a photography studio with a very close friend. Her grandchildren were photographed often for yearly Christmas cards, big life events, and the occasional “just because.” Grandchildren and great-grandchildren knew that a visit to Meme usually meant a photo session.Visitation will be held at Floral Haven on Friday, February 15 from 4 pm – 7 pm. And Saturday from 9 am – 7 pm.A memorial service will take place on at 1 pm on Saturday, February 16 at Fellowship Lutheran Church 6727 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133In lieu of flowers, please feel free to send a donation in her memory. Sybil often donated to The Little Light House (https://www.littlelighthouse.org/donate). Alternatively, the Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery PWR!Moves program at St. John’s was very impactful in Sybil’s life over the last few years. Donations can be made in her memory at the Parkinson’s Foundation of Oklahoma (http://parkinsonoklahoma.com/donate/). Please note “Sybil Schumacher – to support PWR!Moves” in the space for “Insert Honor/Memory name” to make sure your donation goes towards this important program
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