Newtown, IA: Rosemary Sybert, 87, peacefully fell asleep in death at her home with her beloved husband of more than 65 years, Bobby Sybert, faithfully at her side.
Rosemary was born on January 9, 1939, in Newton, Iowa, to George and Pearl Barber. She grew up with a deep love for family, faith, and hard work—qualities that would define her throughout her life.
On November 6, 1954, Rosemary symbolized her dedication to Jehovah God by being baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Her faith remained the foundation of her life, and she was proud to be known as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Throughout her life, she found great joy in sharing her beliefs with others and treasured the spiritual family she enjoyed within the congregation.
On January 14, 1961, Rosemary married the love of her life, Bobby Sybert. Together they shared more than 65 years of marriage and built a loving home centered on faith and family.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, George and Pearl Barber; two infant brothers who passed away at birth; her brothers, George Barber and Charles Barber; one great-grandchild; and one great-great grandchild.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Sybert, her children, James (Cathy) Sybert of Aurora, Mo.; Stephen (Rhonda) Sybert of Maryville, Mo.; Terry (Winona) Sybert of Oak Grove, Mo.; Susan (Rex) Pittsenbarger of Pattonsburg, Mo.; Patricia (Gordon) Hitt of Mayview, Mo.; Jeffrey (Shila) Sybert of Maryville, Mo.; Eric (Carrie) Sybert of Bethany, Mo.; Deanna (Jimmy) Shillings of St. Joseph, Mo.; and Nancy (Daniel) Hieronymus of Blue Springs, Mo.
She is also survived by her brothers, John Barber of Wichita, Kan., and David Barber of St. Joseph, Missouri.
Rosemary was blessed with a large family legacy and is further survived by 25 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
Rosemary will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her deep devotion to her husband, her love of family, and her enduring hope in Jehovah’s promises. She touched the lives of many through her example of love, hospitality, and steadfast Christian faith. Her greatest treasure was her relationship with Jehovah God, and she eagerly looked forward to the day when, under God’s Kingdom, families would be reunited and all suffering, sickness, and death would be no more.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Memorial of Rosemary’s life and faith on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 909 Taylor Street, Bethany, Mo. The program will begin at 1:30 p.m.
The family looks forward to the fulfillment of God’s promise found at John 5:28, 29, when those asleep in death will hear his voice and come out, reunited with their loved ones under Jehovah’s loving care.
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