In Memory
Susan A. (Bates) Sumption
June 10, 1941 ~ November 3, 2026
Susan A. (Bates) Sumption, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 03, 2026 in Wellbrooke of South Bend surrounded by her loving family.
Sue was born June 10, 1941 in South Bend, to the late Clarence and Emma Bates. On August 05, 1961, Sue married her loving husband, James A. “Jim” Sumption, he preceded her in death in 2021. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Bates; and sister, Patricia Snodgrass.
Left to cherish the memory of Sue are her children, Arthur "Jim" Sumption, Dan (Dawn) Sumption, Jennifer (Jason) Turner; grandchildren, Stephanie (Ben) Noble, Meagan (Dominick) Sumption-Rodriquez, Brooke Sumption, Alex Reed.
Sue was Valedictorian of her Senior class of 1959 from Washington-Clay High School. She was a member of Epworth Memorial United Methodist Church for many years as well as their secretary for over 20 years. Sue loved gardening, camping, knitting, was an avid bird watcher, loved musicals, baking and spending time with her grandkids.
Sue was also a Cub Scout den mother. She sold Avon in the early 70s and also raised funds for the American Heart Association for several years. Sue visited many of the Great Lakes light houses, and went on many bus tours along with her husband Jim across the US. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
A private family graveside service will take place at Sumption Prairie Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (WWW.alz.org) in honor of Susan A. Sumption.
Online condolences can be made at sjfh.net.
11/07/2026 djb
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