Ava Eloyce Baughman Sumrall

September 10, 1931 - February 7, 2021

Ava Eloyce Baughman Sumrall was born September 10, 1931, to Herman and Ruby Baughman and passed away at Lynnwood Senior Care on February 7, 2021. Eloyce was a 1950 graduate of Shady Grove High School, where she was elected Most Beautiful. On January 12, 1951, she married Pat Sumrall. They had one son, Donnie. Eloyce was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Ruby Baughman; husband, Pat Sumrall; son, Donnie Sumrall; great grandson Jace Schepens; and sisters, Linda Baughman and Dot Mauldin McGuyer Survivors: daughter-in-law, Kim Sumrall; granddaughters, Roxanne Sumrall and Jordan (Dustin) Hughes; great granddaughter, Sophie Dubisson; and great grandson, Lucian Hughes; sisters, Shirley (Pete) Reynolds and Sandra (G.P.) Crager; niece, Debbie Reynolds; nephews, Rick (Marlene) Mauldin and Kyle (Courtney) Crager; and brother-in-law, Jim McGuyer. Eloyce worked as a sales clerk at Fine Bros. Matison, at Efird's, and at The House of Cachet. She was a member of The First Church of God, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent, president of the Women of the Church of God, a member of various boards and committees, and a member of the choir. A graveside service will be held at Hickory Grove Cemetery on Friday, February 12, 2021, at 10 a.m. with Bro. Duane Parker officiating. The family would like to thank the staff at Lynnwood Senior Care for the love and care that Eloyce received over the past three years. We would also like to thank Southern Care Hospice nurse, Nicole, and hospice aide, Kim, for their compassionate and loving care. Pallbearers: G.P. Crager, Kyle Crager, Rick Mauldin, Dustin Hughes, Donnie Ward, and Bobby Sherman. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.