Sybil Law, age 89, of Converse, Indiana, was surrounded by her loving husband and sons when she went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026.
Sybil Law was born on January 14, 1937, in Marion, Indiana, to Lardner and Lovey Ruth (Fenstermaker) Crooks. She grew up in a warm, faith-filled home above her father’s printing shop in downtown Marion. Sybil often fondly remembered her childhood-listening to her brother’s band, playing cards with her dad, and working at the Davis Clinic to save money for college. Her parents instilled in her a love for Jesus, a strong work ethic, and a deep appreciation for family.
Sybil graduated from Marion High School, where she and her close-knit group of friends, the “Besses,” created a lifelong tradition called the “Bessagram” to keep in touch over the years. She went on to Indiana University, studying elementary education, where she met her future husband, Jim Law. Their first date was a simple “coke date,” and they eventually married on August 17, 1958, at the First United Methodist Church in Marion. They shared 67 years of marriage and raised three sons: Bart, Brad, and Todd.
Sybil dedicated 33 years to teaching Kindergarten and First Grade at Swayzee and Converse Elementaries in the Oak Hill School Corporation. Sybil loved nurturing a love of reading and learning in her students and forming treasured friendships with colleagues along the way.
Sybil’s greatest joy was her family, and she poured herself into raising their children with a deep love for Christ. She was a devoted wife and a proud mother who supported her sons’ athletic and extracurricular activities and was equally supportive and proud of her grandchildren’s achievements. She was a steadfast partner throughout Jim’s coaching career, faithfully attending games and team events.
Her community involvement was wide-ranging, including mentoring through Kids Hope, membership in Tri Kappa, and leadership with the United Methodist Youth Choir. Sybil enjoyed playing golf, baking, listening to gospel music, gardening, playing Bridge, and traveling with her husband and friends.
Sybil is survived by her husband, James (Jim) Law of Converse; sons, Joseph Barton (Rebecca) Law of Prospect, KY, James Bradley (Julie) Law of Crestwood, KY, and Todd (Valerie) Law of Somerset, IN. She was a loving grandmother to six grandchildren: Carrie (Joshua) Law-Smith of Drakesboro, KY; Jacob (Kacie) Law of Louisville, KY; Jeffrey (Kami) Law of Louisville, KY; James (Abigail) Law of Greenfield, IN; Michael (Molly) Law of Kokomo, IN; and Brooke Law of Somerset, IN. Sybil was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren: Ella, Avery, Nate, Owen, Sam, Remi, and Gus; younger sisters, Sallie (Jerry-deceased) Kepner of Summerfield, FL and Janice (Jim- deceased) Nash of Tallahassee, FL; and many nieces and nephews.
Sybil was preceded in death by her parents, Lardner and Lovey Ruth (Fenstermaker) Crooks and her brother, Richard Crooks.
Sybil’s life was marked by faith, love, dedication to family, inspiring students, and meaningful friendships that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, at Roseburg Event Center, 2983 W 38th St, Marion, IN with Jeff Thompson officiating.
Flowers or donations to FCA may be made in Sybil’s memory. A check may be addressed to FCA and mailed to: 2635 Dixon Rd; Kokomo, IN 46902. Online donations at: https://my.fca.org/?form=kylecondon.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
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