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Elsie Cummins Obituary

Elsie I. Cummins, 92, of Phoenix, passed away on June 21, 2006. She was born July 31, 1913 in Leech Township, IL to Thomas and Nellie Carter and was the 4th of 6 children. She moved to Phoenix over 63 years ago with the love of her life husband, Bud Cummins and daughter Barbara. Elsie was very active in community affairs, she was Sunnyslope Woman of the Year and Business Woman of the Year in 1957, a member and Vice President of Sunnyslope Lyoness Club, member of the Sunnyslope Chamber of Commerce, Sunnyslope Business & Professional Women's Club, North Phoenix Soroptimists, Eastern Star and very active with Big Sisters. She was an active and dedicated member of First Christian Church specializing in the welcoming of new members. Elsie and Bud were the proud owners of Sunny Furniture Company in Sunnyslope, established in 1951. Elsie is preceded in death by husband Ferrel (Bud) Cummins and son in law Paul R. Stewart. She is survived by daughter Barbara Stewart; sister Mildred Butler; grandchildren Rick Stewart, Russ Stewart (Lori) and Paula Stewart; great grandchildren Jeff Stewart, Ron Norton, Steve Norton, Chris Stewart, Lindsey Stewart and Dee Walker; great great grandchildren Mackenzie, Allison, Kaitlyn, Dylan, Kamyron and Jaden. Visitation will be Friday, June 23, 2006 from 6 to 8 pm at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Funeral will be held Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 11 am at the First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85013. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund at First Christian Church. Elsie has a wonderful loving spirit and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her... Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 23, 2006.

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Deborah Haas

June 29, 2006

Barb and family- I was so glad you called to tell our family of your Mom's passing. It would have been a big shock to read it in the paper, without having been warned. Even though it was not a surprise, and probably a blessing, it still got to me. It brought back so many good memories of the Stratford. Our Moms were such good friends, and had such a wonderful relationship, that it makes me happy to know they are together again. Sorry I was out of town and missed her service, but wanted you to know I have been thinkng of all of you. Elsie truly adored her family, and I know she will be missed by all. Love, DEB & SKIP HAAS

Warren Bare

June 23, 2006

Sorry for your families loss.

Treasure Stewart

June 23, 2006

What a beautiful life and lady!

Tina Rankin formerly known as Hunt

June 23, 2006

Elsie will be truly missed by me and my family. She always had a wonderful smile and spirit.

Kristie Ritchey

June 23, 2006

Barbara and family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you always and forever. It was a great honor and blessing that I got to know Elsie at Capri. I'll alreays remember "Hi,Doll!" God Bless you.

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