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Brenda Rumley Obituary

SUMMERFIELD — Brenda Walker Rumley, 66, of 353 Bobcat Road, died on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30th at Maple Lawn Baptist Church with Rev. C.A. Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Rumley was born in Rockingham County to the late William Jefferson Walker and Lucy Tickle Walker . She retired from Unifi with 27 years of service and was a member of Maple Lawn Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Donnie Walker.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Jack Rumley of the home; daughter, Lisa G. Robertson and husband, Eddie of Burlington; step children, Mike Rumley and wife, Amy of Stokesdale, Craig Rumley and wife, Karen of Burlington, Brian Rumley and wife, Lisa of Silverton, Colo., Lisa Welborn and husband, Randy of Burlington, Jeff Rumley and wife, Tonja of Browns Summit, and Joel Rumley of California; grandchildren, Deanna and Jennifer Grubbs; one great grandchild.

The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Friday, May 29th from 7 until 9 p.m.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.wilkersonfuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 29, 2009.

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Sally Carter-Cole

May 29, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Danny & Crystal Martin

May 29, 2009

Sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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