Sybil Josephine Alexander was born December 28, 1939 to Betty Jewell Alexander in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Sybil was reared by her great-grandmother Josephine, affectionately known as "Mama Josie", and was the eldest of eleven children. She was a very helpful and knowledgeable child, assisting her grandmother in rearing her younger siblings and always remaining diligent in her studies. After completing high school Sybil enrolled at Allen University and majored in Chemistry ad Mathematics. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree after three years, and later earned a Master's in Public Administration from Baruch College of the City University of New York as well as a Certificate in Industrial and Labor Relations from the Labor Studies Department at the College of William and Mary.

In 1961, Sybil relocated to New York City where her great-aunts Leona and Georgia resided, and began work as a social investigator trainee for the City Department of Welfare, now known as the Human Resources Administration. For the next fifty-five years, Sybil would remain a dedicated employee, rising through the ranks to become the Director of the Hugh E. Gilroy Center in Crown Heights. She worked tirelessly to assist thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers right up until her death. Sybil was not only devoted in her employment, but also to her church, St. Francis Xavier, where she was a long time member and usher.

Sybil was initiated into Mu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at Allen University in 1950. After graduation, she joined Tau Omega Chapter in New York City, and served as Grammateus, Hodegus, Second Anti Basileus, and Basileus. She also worked on numerous committees, supported ongoing chapter programs involving matters such a scholarship and health awareness, and served as a Chair on the North Atlantic Regional Conference Recommendation Committee. Sybil loved to travel, and ventured throughout many countries over the years, but Turkey, where she traveled annually, was by far her favorite. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Y.M.C.A and Girls Scout organizations.

She passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Brooklyn, NY.

Sybil was predeceased by her mother, Betty Jewell Alexande; her sister, Gretchen Alexander; and brothers, Ronald Alexander, Curtis Higgins, III and Orzo West. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sisters: Robin Higgins and Marsha Higgins (both of Hot Springs, Arkansas; four brothers: Percy (Barbara) Alexander, Lawrence Myers, Marcus Higgins and Micholos Higgins (all of Hot Springs, Arkansas); goddaughter, KaDereya Sybil Tollette (Dallas, Texas); and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends, as well as her sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Graveside service will be held, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 in Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Leon R. Massey, officiating. Formal services where held in Brooklyn, New York. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.