Virginia Sumner

1959 - 2016

Virginia Sumner obituary, 1959-2016, Huntersville, NC

Virginia Sumner

1959 - 2016

BORN

1959

DIED

2016

Virginia Sumner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 12, 2016.
Virginia "Ginny" Wheeler Sumner, 57, of Huntersville died December 8, 2016 at her home. She was born on June 11, 1959 in Escambia County, FL to Mary Lee Powers Wheeler and the late William James Wheeler. "Miss Ginny" worked as the preschool director at Ramah Presbyterian Church for almost two decades. She lived life with an abundant supply of compassion and empathy for others, especially stray animals, children with disabilities, and those most vulnerable in society. She taught her children what it felt like to be loved fully and without condition.

She is survived by her husband Jay; son, Michael of Springfield, VA; daughter, Kate of Northampton, MA; and brothers, Jim, Robert and Michael, as well as her mother Mary Lee Wheeler.

Memorials may be made to the Ramah Presbyterian Church Preschool for a scholarship fund that will be established in her name, 14401 Ramah Church Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday, December 13 at James Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at Ramah Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. All are welcome.

James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com

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September 6, 2017

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May 5, 2017

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December 30, 2016

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September 6, 2017

Will miss u

Liz Gibson

May 5, 2017

I am in shock. I was Ginny and Jays maid of honor. I last spoke with her last year. Jay I would love to speak with you

December 30, 2016

Please accept my sympathy for your loss.

Jane Richey

December 13, 2016

Jay, I send love and sympathy to you and your family.

Ollie Green

December 13, 2016

Jay , I am sorry to hear about Jenny. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ollie Green (Gregory)

Mr.&Mrs.Michael Willard

December 13, 2016

Jay;Sorry to here about Ginny,We will keep you & all in our Prayers. Mr.& Mrs.Michael Willard,

December 13, 2016

May the good memories of your loved one comfort you until God fulfills his promise found at John 6:40

Lesley, Martin, Gemma Williams

December 12, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Beth (Ogborn) McCray

December 12, 2016

Jay,

I am deeply saddened to hear of Ginny's passing. I was there for your courtship, wedding, and the births of Katie and Michael. I have thought of you often over the years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peggy McKinley

December 11, 2016

We will miss you Ginny.

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