Therether Sumner

Therether Sumner May 5, 1932 – March 5, 2019 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” KJV John 3:16 Therether “Teri” Sumner departed this life to begin her eternal life with her Lord &; Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 5, 2019. Teri was born May 5, 1932, to Earl &; Agnes (Deville) Andrus. Her early years were spent in the Port Barre area, and she fondly remembered those years &; her many childhood friends throughout her lifetime. The family relocated to Bunkie shortly before the start of her senior year of high school. On September 17, 1950, she married Malcolm C. Bourg, a native of Bunkie, with whom she had four children. After moving around for a number of years, the family settled in the Bay Hills outside of Bunkie in the early 1960’s, and Teri remained at that home until the last few weeks of her life. Teri received a nursing degree from LSUA in 1971. In addition to working at several area hospitals, she served as a director of nurses at two nursing homes. Her nursing career was a source of great pride for her, &; she was much respected by all who worked with her. She was a 1981-1982 &; 1982-1983 Who’s Who in American Women honoree. In 1982, Teri married Rev. Bill Nosler. He sadly passed away a few months later after a courageous battle with cancer. She married Donald J. Sumner in 1984, and they resided in Tucumcari, New Mexico, until his retirement in 1989, at which time they returned to the Bay Hills. They were active in their churches (Bayou Rouge &; Hessmer Baptist churches) &; with the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Mounted Posse. Teri was an accomplished painter &; crafter. She also enjoyed traveling, reading, camping &; fishing. In her later years, she had a fondness for western movies which reminded her of her years in New Mexico, a place &; culture she deeply loved. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl &; Agnes Andrus; siblings Earl J. Andrus &; Trudy Andrus McKellar; husbands Malcolm C. Bourg, Bill Nosler, &; Donald J. Sumner; and son Malcolm C. Bourg, Jr. Her life is lovingly celebrated by her surviving children Trudy, Conrad, &; Jackie and their spouses; six grandchildren and their spouses; seven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful medical professionals who cared for Teri during her final days. A very special thanks goes to Sherry, who assisted Teri over the last several years and made it possible for her to live independently at her home until the very end of her life. David Funeral Home of Lafayette, LA, is in charge of arrangements. At her request, there will be no memorial service. A private interment will be held at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Hessmer, Louisiana, where she will share the gravesite of her son, Malcolm.