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Ira Cummings Obituary

age 59, of Pinson, transitioned peacefully, Tuesday, February 6th at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. C.C. Cummings. She is survived by her daughters, Intrant C. Miller (David) and Carita Cummings; grandchildren, Anyra D. Pearson, Jaylen A. Ellis, David C. Miller and Jireh E. Miller. Public viewing will be Friday from 1-7pm. The Family Hour and Omega Omega Service (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) will be on Friday from 7 - 8:30pm at the Wilma C. Harris Chapel of Davenport & Harris. Funeral Service will be Noon, Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Saint Paul A.M.E. Church (300 4th Ct. North, Birmingham, AL 35204) with Pastor Brian K. Blackwell, Officiating and Dr. Thomas E. Hunter, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Cummings will lie in state two hours prior to funeral time. Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Directing.

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16, 2018.
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I STILL miss you giving moves to praise the Lord! Messing up and your laughter as you jive us for the way we danced. Have not had a Pink Day to honor survivors or a Youth Day with kids and training in ministries. Ira G. cummings, thank you for leaving a legacy at St. Paul that we can always reflect upon. Love you!

Rosemary McClain-Range

February 19, 2022

Class of 76 Alcee Fortier

Avrell Walker

School

February 17, 2022

My condolences to the family. Ira was my classmate. A very sweet kind hearted person. May she rest in peace

Avrell Walker Pierre

School

February 17, 2022

Time passes so quickly and gives us opportunities to reflect and cherish our memories. Just know my Sister that you are not forgotten. Love lives on....

Joyce Simmons

Family

February 7, 2022

To Ira´s Daughters, grandchildren and other loved ones and friends, I affectionately remember her as a beacon of light and a heart sensitive to the Spirit of the Lord! She suffered a lot prior to her homegoing, but build your hope on things eternal and continue to know that to be absent from the body is to present with the Lord! Be assured that she has a new body that will never again be corrupted by sickness or disease! Think on the many sweet and precious memories of her and keep them close in your hearts, and God will give you a Peace that surpasses all understanding! Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say Rejoice in the knowledge that she´s in the presence of the Lord!

God bless you!

Patricia A Thomas

Work

February 7, 2022

i Miss u mimi i wish i want hug u i want to talk to u but i cant but i love u mimi your in a wonderful place and i love u u will never be forgotten.

February 11, 2020

The candle continues to burn just as our love for Ira does. We hold tight to our precious memories. May God's peace continue to fall on you each day and shower you with many blessings

Joyce Simmons

February 8, 2020

Sorry for your lost.May God comfort, and, bless you all.She will be missed.Member of Union Bethel A.M. E...NOLA.

Barbara T. Johnson

February 27, 2018

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.. You will truly be missed but never forgotten. Keeping the Cummings family in my prayers..

Deloris Cole

February 20, 2018

To the family of the late Mrs. Ira Cummings:

In Psalm 147:3, God offers great comfort:

He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. I met Ira about eight years ago as part of the Midtown Widowed Persons Group. Although we were heavily grieving the loss of our spouses, Ira's sense of humor always added a light touch to make our situation more bearable. My home girl and I (both from New Orleans) would joke about our mutual love of elegant shoes and fantastic seafood. We really miss her.

Rest in peace, Ira.

Dellita Ogunsola

February 17, 2018

She will truly be missed my girls really enjoyed her teaching them the diffrent praise dances during conference time for the ame chuch

Silisha Cook

February 16, 2018

Sis Cummings was a blessing to St. Paul as she was a First Lady, a creative Choreographer of the Dance Ministries and a all around great spirited loving person. She will be missed and I pray for strength for Intranet and Carita and especially her wonderful grands.

Frank & Rosemary Range

February 16, 2018

May the deep peace of Christ be with the family of our beloved co-worker and friend. Dear Ira will truly be missed. A beautiful spirit.
~Blessings

Tracey Jackson

February 16, 2018

There are no words that can cover the feelings I carry. As I reflect on times and memories of the people I love, it certainly includes Ira. Her smile, her love, her true grit and her compassion is what I will cherish. My prayers and love are with you. Intranet and Carita, hold hands and love each other, support each other and be guided by your Mother's spirit. We will always honor her love and cherish her memories. She has now found a new home in GLORY where she is basking in PEACE!!!!

OYCE ANN BELLE-SIMMONS

February 16, 2018

Praying God's strength and courage for the family as they celebrate the life of a loving and caring woman of God. Heaven has gotten sweeter and busy as the praise team is called to order by Ira Cummings as she smiles and say let's get started. All is well, All is well. Be blessed in the name of JESUS .

DOROTHY DAVIS

Friend

February 16, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the Cummings family.

Chris and Marcia Lowe

Marcia Lowe

February 15, 2018

Praying that God will give peace and comfort in your time of loss.

Angela Robinson

February 15, 2018

To the family:
May you find peace from the God of all comfort and gain strength to cope from that peace of God that surpasses all understanding.

February 15, 2018

I had the privilege of working alongside this sweet lady for several years at SSA. She had a bright spirit and a laugh that lifted your heart. We shared a love of Auburn and always had fun during football season defending our Tigers!

Lifting up prayers of comfort for the family of this wonderful lady. May God bless you with sweet memories of her during this sorrowful time.

Janice Knight

February 15, 2018

To the Cummings and extended families: Our condolences and prayers are extended during this challenging time. May God sustain you.

Mrs. Cordell Shepherd and daughters
Bethel AME Church Homewood, Al

February 14, 2018

Patricia Thomas

February 14, 2018

My heart goes out to the Cummings family...When I first met you I knew there was something different about you...I couldn't put a finger on it rite then but after talking to you over the years & sharing laughs about good & bad times I realized you were & always will be a Rose growing in the middle of concrete....Alexander Brown Birmingham Alabama

February 13, 2018

My sincere condolences to the Family & loved ones of Ira G Cummings

Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this hour! May you be overtaken by the love, grace and peace of God!

Weeping may endure for a time, but in the morning, at the dawning, JOY WILL COME!!!!

Patricia A Thomas
Retired Service Representative
Social Security Administration

Patricia Thomas

February 13, 2018

Well, another Angel got her wings! There is no more pain or sorrow, you're in the arms of the Lord! There was a leak in that building and your soul had to move! Praise God for your incorruptible body! Glory to God! For all loved ones who remain, I pray God will comfort and keep you today, and in days to come! Ira was a beacon of ,ioght to all who knew her, and I'm blessed to have been in that number!

You fought a good fight, you finished your course to receive a Crown!

What a time, what a time! When we all get together, What A Time!

Rest in peace, Woman of God, my Sister in Christ!

Patricia Thomas

February 13, 2018

My heartfelt sympathy to daughters and grandchildren, Ira and I worked in the same unit with SSA for a few years and in the same component during her career. Her grace and kindness will be missed. Rest peacefully my sister.

Wanderlyn Nixon

February 13, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

February 13, 2018

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