Betty Warren Sumner

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Posted by: Warren Holloway Ward FH
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Date: May 02 2023 9:57 AM

Mrs. Betty Warren Sumner of Pearson, GA, passed away from her earthly home on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was 86.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Pearson Church with Rev. Gary Griffin and Mr. Phil Liles officiating and Mrs. Laverne Carver delivering the eulogy. Rev. Harrell Hemingway officiated the graveside service. Musical selections included “Because He Lives” by David and Karen Warren, accompanied by Karen Warren at the piano, “One Day at A Time” by Alicia Amerson and Dee Register, with Phil Liles at the piano, and “Scars in Heaven” rendered by c.d. Soft music for the prelude and postlude was provided by Mr. Phil Liles, pianist. The interment followed at Union Hill Church Cemetery in Pearson, GA.   

Mrs. Betty was born October 02, 1936 in Geneva County Alabama, the only daughter of the late James Sullivan and Edna Sue Thames Warren. She was a 1954 graduate of Samson High School. Following her high school graduation, she enrolled at Troy State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business education. She furthered her education by taking classes at Waycross Jr. College and Valdosta State College.

Her most visible role was teaching Business Education at ACHS- a position that she held for 32 years. She taught courses in typing, accounting, and shorthand. She sponsored the Future Business Leaders of America for 28 years, making it one of the top clubs on campus. She was one of the top Literary Coaches in the Region with 18 First Place Region Wins and 7 State Finalists in Girls and Boys Typing! Awards as Star Teacher and Teacher of the Year proved what an outstanding educator she was. She brought Work-Based Learning to Atkinson County High by being the first Cooperative Business Education Coordinator.

She was a member of Georgia Educators Association, National Educators Association, Georgia Business Educators Association, Coffee-Atkinson Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma.

She was an active member of Pearson Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher, President of the Women’s Group, MYF Leader, Administrative Council Chairperson and Worthy Matron of Eastern Star.

Mrs. Betty was an avid flower gardener and people drove many miles just to see her beautiful yard. Her many holiday decorations were anticipated yearly.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 53 years, Robert B. Sumner and her brother, Earnest Wayne Warren, Sr. “Bill”.

Mrs. Betty is survived by two daughters, Lucinda Johnson (Perry) of Roswell, GA and Robyn Cuneo (Mike) of Blackshear, GA; five grandchildren, Andrew, Ansley and Abigail Cuneo of Blackshear, GA, Trey Johnson (Kira) of Cumming, GA and Allison Gamblin (Josh) of Arcadia, FL; six beautiful great grandchildren; two brothers, Bobby Warren (Peggy) of Samson, AL and Donny Warren (Jawona) of Warner Robins, GA and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Serving as active pallbearers were: Trey Johnson, Andrew Cuneo, Mitchell Warren, David Warren, Wayne Warren and Derek Warren.

Honorary pallbearers were retired teachers of Atkinson and Coffee County.

Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

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