Graveside funeral service for Mrs. Marianna Rey Murray Sumners, age 66, of Taft, TN, will be conducted at 2 PM on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Blanche Cemetery with Rev. George Turk officiating. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Sumners.
Marianna was born on April 18, 1952 in the Panama Canal Zone to the late Nelson and Anna Murray. She worked as a teacher’s aide at Blanche School for 25 years. She was an active member of Blanche United Methodist Church where she served many years as song leader. Mrs. Sumners passed away on March 29, 2019 at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Sumners; children, Faith (Teemus) Hayes and Jonathan (Monica) Sumners; sisters, Marsha (Henry) Gray and Darlene (Daryl) Weir; granddaughters, Whitley Currier and Molly Hayes; grandson, Lawrence Guthrie; great-grandson, Hayden Currier; life long friend, Brenda Bradford; several nieces and nephews; and cats, Herman and Oscar.
Visitation with the family will be held at 5 PM until 8 PM on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
21 Comments To "Marianna Rey Murray Sumners"
#1 Comment By h stevenson On March 29, 2019 @ 6:53 pm
so sorry jimmy and family
#2 Comment By Darlene Murray Weir On March 29, 2019 @ 7:15 pm
Marianna was the best big sister ever, she will be greatly missed but I am so excited to know she is walking the streets of heaven. See you later Sis. Love you much.
#3 Comment By Wanda Shelton On March 29, 2019 @ 7:16 pm
I am so sorry.
#4 Comment By Donna White Sharp On March 29, 2019 @ 7:50 pm
Marsha and Darlene I loved all of you like sisters.
So many wonderful memories.
So sorry for your loss.
#5 Comment By Donna On March 29, 2019 @ 9:20 pm
Marsha and Darlene I have all of you like sisters.
So many wonderful memories.
Donna White Sharp
#6 Comment By Norma Wright On March 29, 2019 @ 9:53 pm
My prayers are with the family.
#7 Comment By Hollie Landers Mitchell On March 29, 2019 @ 10:35 pm
My prayers are with you all during this time. Mrs.Marianna was a very sweet lady.
#8 Comment By Judy and Ricky Tucker On March 29, 2019 @ 10:53 pm
So sorry. She is at peace … praise God!
#9 Comment By Lisa Adams On March 30, 2019 @ 12:41 am
Marianna was a large part of my treasured memories from Blanche School. Deepest sympathy to Jim and the kids. Brenda Bradford, so sorry for you terrible loss of one so close.
#10 Comment By Terry Shannon On March 30, 2019 @ 12:43 am
Enjoyed my years working with Marianna at Blanche! She will be missed, but she has found peace.
#11 Comment By Debby Stowe On March 30, 2019 @ 12:48 am
I’m so sorry. I knew her from Blanche. Prayers
#12 Comment By Joel Hastings On March 30, 2019 @ 1:11 am
Marianna was a special lady and was a true professional in her working with the faculty. May the peace of our Savior be with the family.
#13 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Scott On March 30, 2019 @ 1:47 am
God Bless the Family with Comfort and Peace in the Days to Come!! She was a Beautiful Lady!!
#14 Comment By Connie Hamlin Rogers On March 30, 2019 @ 1:50 am
Sending prayers to the families! So sorry , Marsha, Darlene, Jim and family.
#15 Comment By Ed and Lana Simms On March 30, 2019 @ 10:56 pm
So sorry for your loss. Marianna was such a lovely lady. You and your family are in our prayers.
#16 Comment By Sandy and Bobby Bradford On March 31, 2019 @ 2:04 am
Marsha and Henry, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister Marsha. May GOD wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!
#17 Comment By jperry On March 31, 2019 @ 2:07 am
Sorry for your loss Jimmy Bless the family
#18 Comment By Michelle Ortego On March 31, 2019 @ 9:21 am
I am so sorry to hear this news. Sending prayers of comfort. She was a great person. She was always giving me advice when we worked together at Blanche.
#19 Comment By JANET Lindsay On March 31, 2019 @ 9:16 pm
Jimmy and family, you all have my deepest sympathy! She was such a lovely and friendly lady. I am proud that I got to know her!
#20 Comment By Judy Toon On March 31, 2019 @ 10:24 pm
Deeply sorry for your loss, Marianna was a special person and joy to work with. Praying that God will grant y’all peace and comfort.
#21 Comment By Cindy Harwell On April 3, 2019 @ 4:26 pm
Just saw this… so sorry Jim!