Dalene W. Sumner

Dalene Williamson Smith Sumner, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away December 31, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. She worked as a cosmetologist/cashier, and after retirement, she was an active advocate in support of former Prisoners of War and their spouses. Mrs. Sumner was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Ellison Williamson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Adolph Smith, who was killed in combat during World War II; her second husband, Robert Wilson (Bob) Sumner; sister, Ruth Gore; and brothers, J.C. and R.W. Williamson. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Sue Beth Sizemore of Montgomery; daughter Elizabeth Anne George (Jeff) of McCalla; son William Robert (Bobby) Sumner of Birmingham; grandchildren Todd and Jason Sizemore (Lesley) and Adrian Arrington (Steve), great-grandsons, Scott Sizemore, Jace Sizemore and Grey Arrington; and brother John D. Williamson of Birchwood, TN. Graveside services will be held on January 4, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Martin Memorial Cemetery with Judge Bobby Martin and Rev. Tony Smitherman officiating. Mrs. Sumner was member of Eastdale Baptist Church of Montgomery for many years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com