Barbara Bailey "Toots" Sumner

Barbara Bailey 'Toots' Sumner, 76, wife of the late Charles S. 'Speedy' Sumner, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Union, SC to the late Doc and Frances Cudd Bailey. 'Toots', as she was affectionately known, retired from the Department of Social Services with 30 years of service. She was a member of the Abbeville Cotillion Club and South Side Baptist Church. Her passion in life was spending time with her family and friends. 'Toots' had a vibrant personality, never met a stranger and always had a smile for everyone. 'Toots' is survived by her three sons, Mark Sumner and his wife, Donna, of Abbeville, David Sumner and his wife Angela of Lumberton, NC, and Jonathan Sumner and his wife Tina of Abbeville; a daughter, Allyson Smith of Abbeville; a brother, Maxie Bailey and his wife Judy of Newberry; a son-in-law, Greg Smith of Due West; and eight grandchildren, Hailey, Joshua, Megan, Brittany, Katy Nell, Bailey Sumner and Greyson and Carson Smith. The family will receive friends 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Friday, January 15, 2016 in Harris Funeral Home Abbeville Chapel with Rev. Jason Wilson, Rev. Jonathan Shelor, and Rev. Earl Hartley officiating. Burial will follow in Long Cane Cemetery. The family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Sumner, 469 Stevenson Road, Abbeville, SC. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the Abbeville Nursing Home and to their caring staff for the thoughtfulness and love shown to 'Toots'. Memorial contributions, in memory of 'Toots' may be sent to South Side Baptist Church, 505 W. Greenwood Street, Abbeville, SC 29620 or Grace United Methodist Church, 145 Grace Drive, Abbeville, SC 29620. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.