Amilee Pettit Sumner
May 9, 1909 ~ February 2, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Amilee Pettit Sumner, 96, of Pisgah View Road, Asheville, died Thursday, February 2, 2006, at Beystone Living Center, Fletcher.
Mrs. Sumner was a life long resident of Asheville. She was a 1922 graduate of the Asheville Normal and Teachers College and worked as a teacher at Johnston Elementary School for 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Herbert Sumner, who died December 24, 1994, and by two sisters, Myrtle and Mary Ruth, and three brothers, Bron, Ira, and Wendell.
Mrs. Sumner is survived by a niece, Mrs. Charles E. Grenell of Wilmington and a nephew, George Self of Asheville; eight great-nephews and nieces, seven great-great-nephews and nieces, and two great-great-great-nieces.
She was a member of the West Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 42 years.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the West Kingdom Hall, 70 Cedar Hill Road, Asheville.
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Amilee was a kind, sweet, loving, and gracious lady.It was my privilege to have her as an aunt, and as my third grade teacher. She was a dedicated, concerned, and encouraging educator, loved by all her students. I always thought of her as a quintessential Southern lady of her era. She and Eugene seemed to fit together so well, and their love for each other was visible to all. She was always interested in, concerned about, and thoughtful towards me, her step-daughter Marjorie and step-grandson Charles.
She will be missed, but, as always, will be in my heart.
You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts in this time of grief. rcw
George, Zack and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
George and Zack, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Rhonda.
George and Zack Self
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
What sweet memories I have of Mrs. Sumner! She was my third grade teacher, also. The summer following third grade, I walked over to visit her in her home where she ironed, seated, using an ironer. It was the first and last one I’ve ever seen. She was so very kind and gracious. I’ve known her virtually all my life and she was and still is my favorite teacher. God rest her soul.
Dear George, Cathy & kids…
We are sure sorry about Aunt Amilee…while I know how much you will miss her, the great love you
have for her will no doubt strengthen and sustain you until
Jehovah awakes her in a fresh, new body, ready for everlasting life.
keep smiling and we love you all..Bill, Margie, Carli & Daphne sims
My favorite teacher (3rd grade) 1947-48, I never missed a day and made straight ‘A’s that year.
Judy Jordan Lovelace
Sweetest Teacher I ever had 1963-64.
I remember how she cried so hard when President Kennedy was shot and also my Father passed away a few mths later. She knew my whole family and was great to all of us.