Photo courtesy of Smith Funeral Home, Crematory, & Monument - Grinnell
Kellogg, Iowa
Aug 12, 1957 – Dec 1, 2016 (Age 59)
Mollie Beth "Buff" Sumner, 59, of Kellogg died December 1, 2016, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life Service has been scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 5th, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with the Rev. John Epperson officiating. Visitation with the family present will be held from 11:00 to 1:00 prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 6th, at Our Silent City Cemetery in Kellogg. Honorary bearers will be Rick Barton, Robert Hagen, Ed Hardman, Roger Rawlins, Kevin Walker and Guy Winchell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Mollie B. Sumner Memorial Fund and mailed to the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. Mollie was born August 12, 1957, in Grinnell, the daughter of LeRoy and Maggie Stepp Foster. She was raised in Kellogg and graduated from Newton High School in 1975. On June 4, 1988, she was united in marriage to Charles I. Sumner, in Grinnell. The couple continued to make their home in Kellogg. Following her education, she moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming, where she kept busy being a mom while being employed in the area. She returned to Kellogg in 1985 and began her career in the office of the Vernon Company in Newton. She retired in 2015. Mollie enjoyed gardening, playing cards, listening to music and reading. Sharing her time and socializing with family and friends were a big part of her life. Family members include three children, Megan Sumner of Denver, Colorado, Dustin Sumner of Phoenix, Arizona and John Sumner of Kellogg and three sisters, Faye Hutchinson of Gilbert, Arizona, Sue Streeter of Ankeny and Cindy Brown of Boulder, Wyoming. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Chuck in 2007 and one sister, Judith Doane.
Damn girl! I didn't know. God bless! Love you always!
Mary Ellen Hanley
August 13, 2017 | Ventura, IA | Friend
So many laughs we shared. Silly 'Buffy' stories to always remember.
Glennise Wendorf
December 06, 2016 | Rock Springs, WY | Friend
God has a special place for you Buff...RIP
Jean Duggan
December 05, 2016 | Newton, IA | Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. John your mom used to tell me, "I feel like I should pay you rent" because you spent so much time at our house. I would tell her that wasn't necessary because you raided her freezer and brought meat a lot of the times. We would both just laugh. One of my memories of her I wanted to share.
Pam Keenan
December 05, 2016 | Friend
Buff was my best friend in Junior High. We were inseparable. Spent many nights over at her house in Kellogg, with her mom yelling out the door for us to come home. Although we didn't see each other much in our adult years, we knew we were there for each other. Hugs every time we saw each other. I will miss her smile, laugh and friendship. My heart hurts, but know she is better now.
Cindy Miller
December 05, 2016 | Newton, IA | Friend
Our hearts are sadden to hear about Buffy, we will miss seeing her face, hearing her laughter, fun spirit and bubbly personality. Sorry we will not be able to attend the service, with my lymes disease/MS and taking care of Mother. We don't get out much any more. Our thoughts and prayers are with Buffy and her family....RIP Buffy.
Please say hello to your folks and dad.
Wayne Cox
December 05, 2016 | Kellogg, IA | Classmate
So Sorry for the loss of Buff. We had great times terrorizing the neighborhood and teasing her dog with a flashlight (as kids, of course). She fought an amazing fight and now will rest. She will be missed so much for her positive attitude and never ending smiles. Rest in Eternal Peace Buff!
Pam Schwartz-Iano
December 04, 2016 | Indianola, IA | Friend
I am so sorry for this loss. Buff was a big part of our "neighborhood crew" growing up. Even though she was a year older than me, we hung out, did sleepovers and shared boyfriend woes. Buffy was a beautiful and strong woman. My thoughts are with all of you.
Nancy Schwartz Ehrhart
December 05, 2016 | San Tan Valley, AZ | Friend
Dear Mollie,
When I first met you, we were in 4th grade. Even way back then you were so kind and warm hearted. We have been close friends ever since. You gave me strength and support when I needed it. Always helping me laugh. You are now at peace and with Chuck and parents. I will truly miss you but never forget your contagious laugh. Love you, Darlene Schinckel/Mesch
Darlene Mesch
December 04, 2016 | Littleton, CO | Friend
