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Lena Eva Lee Sumners

21 August, 1923 – 4 March, 2026
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Curtis & Son Funeral Home

Lena Eva Lee Sumners passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 102. She was born on August 21, 1923, in Sylacauga, Alabama, and was a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Peoples (Bobby) and Joyce Higgins; her grandchildren, Lee Holmes, Ray Holmes (Pam), and Robb Peoples (Nicole); her great-grandchildren, Kaycee Holmes, Walker Homes, Chloe Bearden (Peyton), Tate Holmes, Gracie Peoples, and Robert Peoples; and her great-great-grandchild, Ellie Holmes.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Sumners; her father, A.K. Sims; her mother, Ressie Mae Sims; and her sisters, Liz Blackerby and Reba Howell.

A Graveside Service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 1501 Talladega Highway, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, on March 9, 2026, at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sylacauga First Church of the Nazarene.

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FAMILY

Barbara Peoples (Bobby)Daughter

Joyce HigginsDaughter

Teri Trammell (Todd)Grandchild

Lee HolmesGrandchild

Ray Holmes (Pam)Grandchild

Danna Chapman (Jerry)Grandchild

Scott ChadwellGrandchild

Robb Peoples (Nicole)Grandchild

Brian HallGreat Grandchild

Gaylon HallGreat Grandchild

Kaycee HolmesGreat Grandchild

Walker HomesGreat Grandchild

Chloe Bearden (Peyton)Great Grandchild

Tate HolmesGreat Grandchild

Gracie PeoplesGreat Grandchild

Robert PeoplesGreat Grandchild

Ellie HolmesGreat Great Grandchild

Lee SumnersHusband (deceased)

Glenda ChadwellDaughter (deceased)

A.K. SimsFather (deceased)

Ressie Mae SimsMother (deceased)

Liz BlackerbySister (deceased)

Reba HowellSister (deceased)

DONATIONS

Sylacauga First Church of the Nazarene

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