Ella E. Rice Sumrall
March 15, 1938 - February 28, 2025
Ella E. Rice Sumrall, age 86 and a beloved member of the Lawrence Creek Community since 1953, passed away at Riverside Medical Center at 10:18 am on Friday February 28, 2025. She was a devoted member of Lawrence Creek Missionary Baptist Church for 67 years. Ella worked for 20 years at Rutter Rex Manufacturing Company in Franklinton and was a dedicated partner alongside her husband, Robert, on the Sumrall Dairy Farm for 44 years. Married for 56 years, Ella and Robert built a life rooted in faith, hard work and love for their family.
She found joy in being surrounded by her loved ones, especially while cooking Sunday lunches for them. Ella also had a passion for canning vegetables from the family garden and cherished the companionship of her puppy, Piper. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Survived by: Son and Daughter in law: Tim and Beverly Sumrall of Hackley; Daughter: Dawn Sumrall Seal of Hackley; Daughter in law: Judy Sumrall of Hackley; 6 Grandchildren and Spouses: Leland and Stephanie Sumrall, Kristen Goings, Shaina and Eddie Gabler, Josh and Jessenia Sumrall, Jaron and Hayden Edwards, Callie Seal; 7 Great-grandchildren: Dillon Sumrall, Kori Sumrall, Maddox Goings, Maverick Goings, Emery Gabler, Ellie Gabler, Emma Edwards; Lifelong Friend: Luvenia Jenkins; Also numerous nieces, nephews and friends
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Robert Cleve Sumrall, son Relton Sumrall, daughter Stacy Lynette Sumrall, parents Douglas Rice and Leslie Lee Powell, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Monday March 3rd from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 pm Monday with Eld. Don Jacobs and Eld. Duane Ball officiating. Burial will follow in the Nobles Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Charles Burley, Ricky Rice, Clay Sumrall, Greg Seal, Eddie Gabler, Konnor Adams
Honorary Pallbearers: Billy Knight, Matthew Stogner, Jerry Barber, Brandon Workman
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