Roxand Marie ‘Roxie’ Sumner

Roxie Sumner, 53, Lecompton, lost her fight with cancer in the early hours of Sunday, Feb.16th, 2020. She was born in Topeka, KS. and lived her entire life in Lecompton. She was the daughter of Gerald Powell and Mary Walter Powell. They both preceded her in death.

Roxie graduated from Perry Lecompton High School in 1984. After high school she was employed by Reser’s Fine Foods for several years where she met the love of her life, Teddy Sumner. They were joined in marriage in 1996. Later she was employed by the Kansas Turnpike Authority for many years.

Roxie was a huge race fan and raced street stock cars at Topeka Raceway for a number of years.

She is survived by her husband Teddy of the home. Roxie had 2 sons, Jordan Sumner of the home, and Teddy Sumner of Lawrence, and a daughter, Becky Sumner of Ottawa. She survived by 2 brothers, Gary (Deb) Powell and Kevin Powell, both of Lecompton. Roxie had 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. They were the light of her life. Roxie was full of life and fun. Always a smile on her on face. She will be greatly missed by all.

The family will receive friends and family Thursday, Feb. 20th, from 5 till 7 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Services will be Friday Feb. 21st at 10:00 at the Lecompton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Rob Ernest officiating, Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lecompton, KS. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Messages & Condolences

From Lollie and Steve...

Sending love to you all.

From Michael and Betty Smith Mitchell...

Gary, the Powell family and the Sumner families,
What sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From Paul and Anne Kirk...

Ted, So sorry to hear about Roxy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From Jenna and Jeff Simmons...

We grieve this loss of a wonderful woman and cousin taken too soon. We love you Roxie. You will be missed here, until we meet again. Fly high angel.

From Lesslie Martinez...

I send prayers, love, and hugs to teddy and all of Roxie’s family. On multiple occasions she brightened up my day and I will always hold her memory and smile in my heart.

From Michael & Kym Coleman...

We are so sorry for your loss.

From Ann And Dan Basel...

Teddy, So sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. You and your family are in our prayers.

From Ann And Dan Basel...

Teddy, so sorry to hear of your wife ‘s passing. prayers for the family.

From Randy & Sheryl Lang...

Our sympathies to the Sumner and Powell families. Sending love, strength, and healing to you all.

From A.C. and Dawn Walter...

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Your memories of Roxie and the good times you shared can never be taken away.

From Michael, Jenny, Coy and Bailey Leming...

Ted and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about Roxie’s passing.

From Joyce Green...

I’m so sorry to read about Roxie. I enjoyed working with her. All of my thoughts to her family.

From John Botbyl and family...

We are so sorry for your loss. Roxie will be missed greatly. Our thoughts are with your family.

From Bobby and Julie Bowers...

Ted and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers.

From Brian Walter...

My condolences to the Summer family and Kevin and Gary. My prayers are with you all.

From Jeff Morris...

Sorry for your loss.She was a smiling person and will be missed.

From Laura Kirk...

I was so sad to hear this. I am lifting you all in prayer and for mercy and peace at such a hard time.

From Malee Retana...

I’m going to miss my Best Friend Roxie! I know your in a better place and i have to let God take care of you now and your not going to suffer anymore.I love you and you will be missed.R.I.P my Darling Friend Love your best Friend Malee And Prayers for The Family and i’m sorry for your Loss

From Mike&Diane Leming...

So sorry to hear of Roxy ! My the Lord warp his arms around in this sad times.

From Gary kennedy-kahala...

Our thought and prayers are with the family. Growing up in Lecompton as kids we all close so like family it’s hard see her go.

From Beverly Stauffer...

To the Sumner and Powell families – my deepest sympathies on the loss of Roxie. She was a fun, ornery, and very happy person who I know cherished her family above all. She will be dearly missed.

From Brandi Wright...

I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort to you all.

From Bonny Fugett...

So very sorry to hear about Roxanne. Gary and Kevin, you are in my prayers.

From Judy Jones...

so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the Powell family.

From Lori stauffer-gruver and family...

So sorry kevin and gary for your loss. She was always a bundle of energy. We had a lot of fun as kids in campfire girls. Prayers to you all.

From Regina Lambrecht...

I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated with Roxie, and as was stated, she always had a smile on her face. Rest In peace, Roxie.

From Brenda Wettengel...

My heart is with your family. Roxie will be missed deeply.

From Theresa Almaraz...

Ted, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

From Janene Preston...

My sympathies to the Sumner and Powell families. Will always remember Roxie’s smile and spunky personality. RIP Roxie.

From Bill & Kathi Fair...

So sorry to hear about Roxy. Our thoughts are with the family.

From John and Georgette Reb...

Teddy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From Wayne C00k...

So sorry for your loss prayers for all of the Powell family my heart goes out to you

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