Grace Eason Sumner
March 10, 1930 ~ July 25, 2021
BATTLEBORO - Grace Eason Sumner, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born in Greene County, NC on March 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Kirby Lee Eason and Sallie Meadows Eason. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Victor Rowe Sumner; her grandson, Matthew Noah Davenport; her great-grandson, Cameron Rowe Bunn; and her son-in-law, Ronald W. Ray.
Grace was an active member of Ahoskie Methodist Church where she graciously served in many capacities. Later in life, she became a member of First United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount. She was a very active and faithful servant who loved her family, her church family, and her many friends. Grace was a member of the Junior Woman's Club and performed at the Ahoskie Gallery Theater. She was always taking care of her family and friends in the community when in need by taking meals, desserts, or simply being their company. A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Grace will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Grace is survived by her daughters, Elaine Sumner Ray of Wendell and Dinah Sumner Davenport (Ray) of Battleboro; her grandchildren, Jennifer Ray Bunn (Bryan), Jason Thomas Davenport, and Katie Davenport Harrison (Adam); her great-grandchildren, Chloe Blaire Davenport, Stephen Russell Bunn, Cooper Lynn Harrison and Bentley Ray Harrison; her sister, Sue Eason Kirkland (Bruce); her brothers, William Lee Eason (Eunice), Toby Earl Eason (Gail), and Kirby Sandy Eason; her special friend, Tom Warren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Grace's Life will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. David Joyner and Parker Phillips officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home until 12:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Grace's memory to First United Methodist Church, 100 South N. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Wendell United Methodist Church, 129 N. Main Street, Wendell, NC 27591.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 7/31, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home until 12:30 PM.
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 7/31, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Celebration of Grace's Life will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. David Joyner and Parker Phillips officiating.
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Your sweet mom & my sweet Tucker have a lot of catching up to do in Heaven. I bet Tucker is talking to her non stop❤️. Love & hugs my friend.
Prayers for both immediate & extended family of Grace Sumner. Her passing is a loss to all who knew her. Grace was a beautiful person & I loved her like a sister. Her beautiful, compassionate, caring daughter, Dinah, my niece by marriage to my nephew Ray, is in every way as wonderful as her mother was. Fly with the Angels, sweet lady.
Pat and I were sadden to learn of the passing of Grace.She was a very kind neighbor and friend to us when we moved to Ahoskie,she will be missed by all that knew her.We send our condolences to the family.
RIP Grace. You and Vic will always hold a special place in my heart. You were always so much fun to be around. God Bless.
Thank you for fun and happy memories. How many cuts and perms did I have Can’t remember, but the bonus was playing with Elaine and Dinah. Sneaking to watch you and my parents party and dance. I thought y’all looked like movie stars and I wish for those times really bad right about now. I love you, Gracie. I know you’ll be checking on your girls but try not to worry about your warrior daughter, Elaine. She is strong like you and surrounded by love so you can rest easy. I can smell Mr. Vic’s aftershave and picture y’all dancing now. You, Grace, are unforgettable and your legacy lives on with your daughters and their families. Please give Daddy a kiss for me with your red lipstick.
We will miss Grace, but we will remember her sweetness, kind ways of caring for others, and all that she did for everyone. She was a long time friend to our family for many years. Our prayers and sympathies to all Grace’s family ❤️….