Sibyl Gertrude McGrady Bond Obituary
We announce the death of Sibyl Gertrude McGrady Bond of Galax, Virginia, who passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 90. Sibyl will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George McGrady and Sibyl Sumner McGrady; her husband John T. Bond; and her brothers, G. Marcus McGrady and Arthur C. McGrady.
She is survived by: her daughter Colonel Lori M. Walden (Chuck); her stepson Rodney K. Bond (Tina) of Pilot Mountain, NC; her grandchildren, Dr. Ashleigh W. Harper (Cameron) of Blairsville, GA, Christopher H. Walden (Shelby) of Athens, GA, Brett P. Bond of Richlands, NC and Clay T. Bond of Pilot Mountain, NC; her great grandchild Jaxon H. Harper; her siblings, Alice N. Perry of Hillsville, VA, Etta M. Walker of Charlotte Courthouse, VA and Leslie K. McGrady (Kathy) of Hillsville, VA; her sister-in-law Helen McGrady of Oklahoma; and her close friend Ralph N. Jones of Galax. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel (1035 N Main St, Hillsville, VA 24343). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at the Bishops Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Galax Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 147 Galax, VA 24333 in Memory of Sibyl Bond.
