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Floyce Cummings Obituary
October 31, 1929 - December 13, 2025
Mesa - Floyce Cummings, 96, of Mesa, AZ (formerly of Valley City, ND), passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 13, 2025. She and her sister Yvonne Cronquist were fortunate to have spent the past year together at Legacy House Assisted Living.
Floyce was born in Clifford, ND on October 31, 1929 to parents Bruce and Ruby Johnston Smith. She moved to Hunter, ND when she was 10, where she graduated from high school, followed by studies at Jamestown College (ND) where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English. She married Kent B. Cummings on August 12, 1951. Floyce taught school in Buchanan, ND before having an "extended maternity leave", as she described it, as their home was blessed by five children.
Floyce was involved in a wide variety of activities, including PEO (a women's organization), ministries in the Epworth Methodist Church (Valley City), knitting prayer shawls, and volunteering at the nursing home where she led a rhythm band. She lived a life marked by love and kindness, as a devoted mother, wife and grandmother who always put others before herself.
She was known for her clever sense of humor, warm smile, strong faith in God, generosity and classy look. She was a great organizer, and enjoyed knitting, quilting, cooking, entertaining, family get togethers, music, and dancing, as well as composing and reciting poetry. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Floyce was preceded in death by K.B. (Kent), her husband of 53 years, her daughter Dr. Diane Persellin, and her daughter-in- law Lanelle Langton Cummings. She was survived by her sister Yvonne, children Beth Osland (Harry), John Cummings (Teri), Sarah Wolbert (Rich), Jean Dallenbach (Jeff), and son-in-law Dr. Robert Persellin, as well as 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grand- children, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for the end of January 2026 at the Apache Wells Community Church, Mesa, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Convoy of Hope (Assemblies of God) and the University of Jamestown.
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greg thomas
January 5, 2026
Floyce was such a blessing to us as we helped our friend Irene in her final months in 2019. Irene did not have many friends but Floyce was always so kind to come and visit with Irene. I will not forget her kindness to her. Plus she was a wonderful baker and would always bring "extra"treats which I always enjoyed! A life well lived and someone who always choose kindness!
Kristi L Brovold
December 21, 2025
Beth and family, Thinking of you as you celebrate your mom´s wonderful life. She will live on in your heart.
Cheryl McFarlin
December 20, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. What a long and beautiful life she lived. I first knew Floyce (Mrs. Cummings to me at that time) in Valley City when Diane and I were friends at VCHS and UND. I would see her occasionally through the years when visiting Diane. I remember her always for her kindness and gentle nature. She will be missed.
Debbie (Buchanan) Mund
December 17, 2025
I remember Floyce very well at Epworth Church, as I was the secretary for a few years. Floyce was always soft spoken and kind to me. I have warm memories of her. My sympathies to her family.
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Jeanne Palmer Kennedy
December 16, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I think of Diane too and the laughter that we shared.
What a blessing to have your mom so many years!
Kerry Johnson
December 16, 2025
Floyce was such a thoughtful, caring loving person. She will be missed by many. We are sending our love and prayers from the McCurley family especially our mother Mary Kay McCurley.
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