Graveside funeral services for Sybil Thelma (Collins) Simpson, 88 of Wagoner were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15 in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa with the Reverend Jim Hollifield officiating. Sybil was born March 20, 1925 in Hulbert, Oklahoma, the ninth of ten children to her parents, William I. and Octie Armanda Collins. She grew up in the Hulbert and Wagoner area, attending Wagoner High School. At a young age Sybil worked with her family at a café on south Main St. in Wagoner serving many of the Railroad workers. She later worked as a receptionist for Dr. Duty, Dr. Nelms and Dr. Deatheradge in their offices. Sybil was an AT&T phone operator for many years in Tulsa until her retirement. She was an avid reader and doll collector and enjoyed working in her flower gardens. Sybil traveled to many places with her sisters on different trips and cruises. Her greatest joy came from the dedication and love she had for her son, David. After a courageous fight with cancer, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by family,Wednesday, June 12 at her home in Wagoner. Sybil was preceded in death by her parents; all nine of her siblings and by her son Veachel David Prather. She is survived by her nephew, Rayburn Collins and wife, Linda of Wagoner; their three children and nine grandchildren; her niece, Diana Sue Lee and her husband, Wilburn of Sallisaw; other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Final arrangements were directed by Mallett Funeral Home of Wagoner.