Inez Teague Sumner

Inez Teague Sumner, 86, of Ellijay, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the Oaks of Ellijay.

She was born May 18, 1945, in Ellijay, to the late Avery and Ermie (Teems) Teague. A proud member of the Gilmer High School Class of 1957, she grew up deeply rooted in the community she loved. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Ellijay and spent 41 dedicated years working at the Blue Ridge Carpet Mill before her retirement.

Above all, she was a loving mother and a proud "Gigi," cherishing every moment spent with her family.

Her love of fellowship and tradition shone through her lifelong involvement in local organizations. She was a proud member of the Gilmer County Saddle Club for over 60 years and faithfully served with the Order of the Eastern Star, Ellijay Chapter #340, for more than 70 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Sumner.

Survivors include son, Mike (Shannon) Sumner; grandchildren, Michael Charles Sumner, II "Chase" (Anna), Christian Johnathan-Dean Sumner and Kevin Dyer (Taylor); special friend, Zachary Brown.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, from the Logan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eddy Hensley, the Rev. Bryan Hensley, and the Rev. James Holt officiating. Eastern Star graveside rites will be performed by the Order of the Eastern Star Ellijay Chapter #340. Interment will follow in the Mountaintown Baptist Church Cemetery with Mack Logan, Ronnie Gheesling, Keith Sumner, John Sumner, Todd Coleman, Herbert Teague, Scott Sales and Zachary Brown serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Ellijay Saddle Club or to the Order of the Eastern Star Ellijay Chapter #340 Scholarship fund at 8 Rocky Mountain Circle, Cherry Log, GA 30522 in memory of Mrs. Sumner.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com