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Rebecca Sumner Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Lee Tidmore; her husband, Leo Sumner; her sister, Sarah Carr; and her brothers, Allen, Gerald, and James Lee Tidmore.
Survivors include her three daughters, Brenda Ryan (William “Sonny”), Debra Campbell (Thurman), and Sarah Duggan (Charley); her grandsons, Patrick Ryan (Ashley) and Brittan Campbell (Sara Jane); her granddaughters, Jenny and Sumner Ryan, Ellen Campbell, and Julia Jane and Maggie Duggan; her great-grandsons, Sage and Griffin Campbell; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Mrs. Sumner worked in many educational settings, including Hale County High School, the University of Alabama, and Shelton State Community College. While living in Moundville, she served as Secretary and Sunday School teacher at the Moundville Baptist Church and cheerleader sponsor at Hale County High School. In addition, she held many leadership positions with the Moundville Quest Club and was recently honored as a charter member. While her daughters were young, she was a Girl Scout leader and an active PTA member. After retiring, she enjoyed volunteering at Druid City Hospital, gardening, cooking, and entertaining. She is probably best known for her caramel cakes and famous barbecue sauce. For the last two years, she has lived at Capstone Village where she enjoyed dining and talking with many friends. Known as “Miss Becky” to many, she was a true Southern lady. She loved her family, her home, and all things beautiful.
The family would like to thank the staff at Capstone Village and Hospice of West Alabama, all her many dedicated sitters, and special friend, Betty Hurt.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Leo Sumner Scholarship Fund at Hale County High School, to the Moundville United Methodist Church, or to Hospice of West Alabama.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Sumner
April 10, 2011
Brenda, Debra and Sarah, we are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, John and Linda (Chapman) Bodo
Detsey & Tommy Davis
April 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeannine Collins
April 8, 2011
Brenda I am so sorry for your loss. May God uplift you and your family in the days and weeks to come. May you find comfort and peace in your precious memories. God bless you and your family.
Becky Boteler
April 8, 2011
Thinking of you with love
Becky
Debbie Harland
April 8, 2011
Dear Brenda,Sonny and family,
I am so saddened to learn of Mrs. Sumner's passing. She was a true "southern lady". My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept my sympathy and find comfort in our Lord's grace.
pamela burke arrington
April 7, 2011
may god be with you in the days ahead. lean upon him for strenghth.
Judy Boothe
April 7, 2011
Becky,Debra,Sara,SO very sorry to hear of your loss may God hold each of you and your families close during this time.
Ann (Cook) Smith
April 7, 2011
Sarah & Family: I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. In God's Love, Ann (Cook) Smith (Prattville, AL)
Jim and Linda West
April 7, 2011
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Jim (Selwyn) and I quite often reminisce about our high school days and your Mom and Dad are ususally the first ones we think of and a smile comes across our faces. I know you are sad at this moment but I also know that in the days to come you will find that at any given moment a special smile will come forth. God's Blessing to you.
Jim and Linda West
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Jo Alyce Abernathy Christenberry
April 7, 2011
Such fond memories of Becky....a life-long family friend, my cheerleader sponsor at HCHS and a joy to be with!! My thoughts and prayers for this lovely family.
Tina Sims Skelton
April 7, 2011
Sarah, Debra, and Mrs. Ryan,
My heart is saddened to hear of the recent deaths of 2 wonderful folk from Moundville--your mom being one of these. However, I smile thinking of the great memories of my time spent, as a child, at your home in Moundville--fun times! I.m blessed to have known Miss Becky! May God comfort you during this time of loss.
Tina Sims Skelton
Lisa Mills Champion
April 7, 2011
Brenda and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Mrs. Becky. She was definitely what being a "southern lady" meant. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring you peace and comfort.
April 7, 2011
With special thoughts of your family at this time of separation, I pray that God's love and happy memories will help sustain you in your bereavement.
Mila Key Johnston
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