Anna Belle Sumpter daughter of the late Tressie Freeman Volner and Othor Volner was born at Oates, Missouri, on September 12, 1938. She departed this life at her residence in Bunker, Missouri, on December 12, 2010, having attained the age of 72 years and three months.
On June 8, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri, Anna was united in marriage to Ovie S. Sumpter and to this loving union five children were born. Ovie preceded her in death on June 19, 2010. Anna enjoyed embroidery and working crossword puzzles. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Gregory Sumpter, one brother, Bobby Volner, and one sister, Ruby Vinson.
Anna is survived by two sons, Wyman Sumpter and wife Tina of Cahokia, Illinois, James Sumpter of Bunker, Missouri, two daughters, Sherry Roy and husband John, and Barbara Mantz all of Dupo, Illinois, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two brothers, Leon Volner of Campbell, Missouri, Larry Volner of Oates, Missouri, one sister, Eula Sumpter and husband Columbus of Centerville, Missouri. Anna will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Thursday, December 16th 5 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO
Funeral services: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO
Minister: Carlton Mathes
Burial: Smith Cemetery
Pallbearers: Jerry Sumpter, Scott Sumpter, Jason Sumpter, Greg Roy, Justin Roy and Bobby Sumpter.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Bunker, Missouri