Gloria Jean Sumpter was born on March 30, 1963 in Sumter County, SC. She was the wife of Charles Sumpter III. She departed this life on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at her residence.

Gloria was the daughter of the late Matilda Anderson Cummings and James Cummings.

Gloria received her education in the public schools of Sumter County, graduating with the Class of 1982.

Gloria leaves to cherish her loving memories: one daughter, Lakim Cummings; one son, Christopher Cummings; four grandchildren: Trevon Fullwood, Ty'annia Franklin, Zay'vion Burgess, and Elijah Cummings; sisters: Rosa Greene, Josephine Shaw, Bertha Shaw, Betty Brown, Jackie Cummings, and Marie Cummings all of Sumter, SC; two brothers, Eddie Cummings and James Cummings; one aunt, Hattie King; one uncle, James Anderson of Brooklyn, NY; four sisters-in-law: Leslie Moore Cummings of Boston, MA, Theresa (John) Brunson, Sandra (Willie) Richardson, and Lesa Sumpter all of Sumter, SC; five brothers-in-law: Author Greene, Edward Daniels, Alex Shaw, John Shaw, and Glen Sumpter all of Sumter, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parent; one son, Brandon Cummings; one grandson, Teddrick Fulllwood; three sisters: Janie Daniels, Carrie Cummings, and Leslie Cummings; and three brothers: Willie Cummings, Frankie Cummings, and Robert Cummings.

Public Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Sumpter will be placed in the church on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 1pm for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Avenue Sumter, SC, with Pastor Franklin Martin Officiating.

Interment will follow in Aycook Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at 611 East Liberty Street Lot #43 Sumter, SC.