Geraldine Tutor Sumner's Obituary
Geraldine Tutor Sumner, 87, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. She was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi on March 13, 1934 to the parents of Wade lee and Beulah Agnes Tutor. After graduating from Ecru High School, she worked for Sears Roebuck for 35 years. She was a member of Ellendale Baptist Church. “Momma Gerri” was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Harold and Malcom Tutor.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Joseph E. Sumner, a daughter, LeAnn Parham (Gary), her granddaughter, Brittney Jackson (Shane), her grandson, Matthew Parham (Micah), her sister, Judy Elam along with many nieces and nephews.
The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to Ellendale Baptist Church.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, July 26, 2021 from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 am at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. The burial will immediately follow.
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