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Anita Sumner Obituary
Sumner, Anita Marie
(nee Signorelli), Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Sumner Jr. and the late Patrick J. Dolan Jr.; daughter of the late Dr. Andrew J. and Lily Signorelli; mother of Linda Marie (Huck) Oberlin and Edward W. Sumner III; grandmother of Michelle, Victoria, James, Ryan, and Lily; great-grandmother of Dylan and Amelia; sister of Benita (Dr. Jack) Gandlmayr and the late Andrew J. (surviving Terry) Signorelli; sister-in-law of the late Julie (Richard) Meyer, Lawrence C. (surviving Marilyn) Sumner; dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend.
Anita is a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and Maryville University. Her friends meant the world to her; she missed them dearly this past year.
Services: Private, family Mass at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63005, Monday, 10:00 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. A celebration of life Mass and reception will be held at a later date for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 1310 Papin Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103 or H.E.R.O.E.SCare, 330 Sun Valley Circle Drive, Fenton, MO 63026. A service of the. SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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Loretta Tracy Newsham
March 6, 2021
I am sorry to hear of Anita's passing. She was a dear friend and will be deeply missed.
Michelle Ezell
February 22, 2021
Condolences to the family,Mrs Anita presence will be missed greatly it was a privilege to me to have met such a beautiful spirit. Prayers to the family
Sydney Meyer
February 21, 2021
Ed, Linda and family,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a lovely lady and a friend to many people. She was always welcoming and generous.
Please know she is in my prayers.
Best, Sydney Meyer
Lucia Signorelli
February 19, 2021
Anita was a wonderful person and cousin: kind, generous, loving. I will pray for her eternal peace. Loving thoughts,
Lucia (Signorelli)
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Shane Kelly-Fulgham
February 19, 2021
Linda, Ed & entire family, My heart is so sad for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all-
Shane
Kathryn Bettis
February 19, 2021
Mrs. Sumner was a beautiful, fun person with a big spirit for life. She will be so missed. Love to you all Linda.
Veneitia
February 19, 2021
I Am So Sorry To Hear about Anita, my Godmother & 1st Cousin,
My Deepest Sympathy to Your Whole Family.
Love Veneitia & the Rest Of The Sciales Family
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