Eunice Angela Sumner

Eunice Angela Sumner July 14, 1949 – November 9, 2026

Eunice Angela Sumner, 77, passed away on November 9, 2026.Eunice was born on July 14, 1949, to the late George Nixon Leary and Retha Wilma Casteen. She grew up with her three sisters, Patsy Ann Carter, Brenda Kay Jones, and Wanda Fay Jones. 

Eunice married Robert Chancey Sumner, known to many as R.C., and together they shared 50 years of marriage. They built a life together, raised their family, and made many memories along the way. R.C. preceded her in death. She is now reunited with her husband, her parents, and her sisters Patsy and Brenda. 

Eunice was the mother of two daughters, Loretta Ann Finney, married to Brian Finney, and Wilma Angela Gardien. She was a grandmother to four grandchildren: Jarrett Jackman, Sylvia Gardien, Clarissa Finney, and Ciara Finney. She was also a great-grandmother to Brynlee Jackman, daughter of Jarrett and his wife, Gabrielle Jackman

.Her family meant everything to her. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and keeping in touch with relatives and friends. She also leaves behind her sister, Wanda Fay Jones, 11 nieces and nephews, numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, and many other family members and friends.

Eunice was a woman of faith who loved the Lord. She enjoyed attending church and reading her Bible, and her relationship with God remained an important part of her life.

In Pink Hill, North Carolina, Eunice and her family owned and operated Ramble Wood Grill and Pool Hall for seven years. In 1980, she and R.C. moved their family to Port Charlotte, Florida, where they began a new chapter of their lives.

Eunice worked at Grand Union and Kash and Karry before spending 23 years working at Walmart. She also helped R.C. with his excavating business and Suncoast Motor Cars. She worked hard throughout her life and was always willing to help wherever she was needed.Outside of work, Eunice enjoyed traveling with her family, visiting relatives and friends in Florida and Pink Hill, and spending time at home. She especially enjoyed gardening and helping in the yard. She liked to joke around and enjoyed making people laugh. She was always happy to visit with family and friends and valued the time she spent with the people in her life.

In 2019, Eunice moved back to North Carolina to live with her daughter Loretta, where she spent her remaining years close to family. Eunice will be remembered for the love she had for her family, her faith in God, and the many years she spent working and caring for those around her. She leaves behind a family who will continue to share her stories, remember her sense of humor, and cherish the time they had together. 

Though she will be missed, her memory will live on through her children, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, and the many family members and friends whose lives she was part of; and she is now reunited with her other family members in heaven. 

Funeral Service;

Monday, November 16, 2026

12:00 PM

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.

Burial:

Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Pink Hill, NC

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Sumner family.