Sybil Jane Dorlon Foshee

Sybil Jane Dorlon Foshee, a Mobile native and longtime resident, died on Friday, May 23, 2014 at the age of 96. Her husband, John David Foshee, parents, George and Pearl Dorlon and sister, Jean Dorlon, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Foshee LeBaron (Richard) of Heathsville, VA, son, John David Foshee, Jr. (Dabney) of Mobile, AL, grandsons, John Overton Foshee of Chicago, IL and Bragg Dorlan Foshee of Mobile, AL and many relatives and friends. Born on November 19, 1917, she attended and graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile. She had many happy childhood memories with summers along the shores of Mobile Bay on Mon Louis Island. She was a direct descendant of Mulford Dorlon, a merchant who moved from Long Island, NY to Cedar Point, AL and started a turtle farm operation there for export back to New York restaurants. True to her love of the waters of Mobile Bay, she became one of the first part time residents of Dauphin Island where she and family and friends spent many summers. Sybil was a realtor in the Oakleigh Garden District area and was a member of Christ Church Cathedral. She was a lover of pets, a good book, old classic movies and travel. The family would like to express its thanks to all the loyal caregivers of Atria Assisted Living, Allen Memorial Home and Southern Care Hospice and special friend and caregiver, Jane Schatzman for the care and friendship shown these past few years. Graveside services will be held in Magnolia Cemetery on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Church Cathedral, the Humane Society or a favorite charity. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements under the direction of Radney Funeral Home-Mobile, Mobile, AL.