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Edith Summer Obituary
Edith M. Sumner was born May 29, 1929 in Wilmington, Delaware. She passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.
Edith was avid bingo player for years and loved playing cards with family. She will be remembered as a big Elvis Presley fan, she "loved him", as well she always kept us in stitches. Edith brightened up anyone's day that met her with her smile and zest for life. Being with family was the most important part of her life.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John M. Sumner. She is survived by her son, Clarence Sumner; five daughters, Cynthia Seckinger and husband William, Tammy Roberts, Venus Sanford, Patty Miller and husband Larry and Peggy Sedillo; brother, Johnny Petrucci; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; as well as other family members and friends who loved and will miss her.
Services will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, on Thursday, September 30, 2021. A visitation will begin at 2:00 pm with the funeral service at 3:00 pm.
Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions/ donations to the following
https://www.paypalcom/pools/c/8DiIV5jF96
, via "add a comment", signify if the contribution is to Optimist International Foundation or Expenses. (This organization assists in helping the community, children and ourselves.) Our mother was a great supporter of people.
Arrrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 219 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
www.directfuneralservicesabq.com
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Stephanie Rael
October 5, 2021
Edith was a woman you knew by the 1st time meeting would be a fun loving person with a huge heart and I was blessed meeting her while work at Snow heights Bingo . She was always someone I looked forward to go to work for she also was so much fun it never was a job when she was there . Her daughters and grand daughters are still &always a bonus with her there. I know she will always be with her loved ones forever. Edith &her beautiful family will forever have my prayers , thoughts , and always hold a special place in my heart ,I'm so sorry for your loss Sincerely ,My Love
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