Delma Mollie Somers Sumja

Delma Mollie Somers Sumja obituary, Fayetteville, TN

Delma Mollie Somers Sumja

Delma Somers Sumja Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Higgins Funeral Home - Fayetteville on Oct. 31, 2024.

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It is with regret we announce the passing of Delma Mollie Somers Sumja, age 75, of Fayetteville, TN. Del was born July 20, 1949, in Winnipeg, Canada. She was a legal assistant at Harris Cadell and Shanks in Decatur, AL and a member of St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church. Del loved to work on the farm and in her garden, and she cherished her role as "Nonnie" to her grandchildren. Mrs. Sumja passed away October 31, 2024, at HH Lincoln Health in Fayetteville, TN.
Survivors include her husband of almost 56 years, Roy Sumja; son, Timothy Sumja and wife Maury; daughter, Jennifer Gray and husband Scott; grandchildren, Ava Sumja, Bo, Hunter, and Camden Howard, and Brandon, Joel, Karli, and Kyndel Gray; and sisters, Sharon (Bruce) Robertson and Leslie (Ed) White. Mrs. Sumja was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mollie Somers; and a sister, Valda Mosko.
The family will host a memorial service at a later date.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Delma Mollie Somers Sumja.

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