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Sister Earline Cummings

January 6, 1932 — April 16, 2019

Letha Earline Parrish Cummings born January 6, 1932 departed this life April 16, 2019 at the age of 87 years 3 months and 10 days. The daughter of Luther Pope and Mamie Elizabeth Terry Parrish whom preceded her in death. She was united in marriage October 11, 1952 to Charles “Coonie” William Cummings whom also preceded her in death after 27 years of marriage.

She is survived by two daughters, June Franks of Savannah, Tennessee, Beth Jackson and husband Billy of Counce, Tennessee, whom Moma Earl considered her son; nine grandchildren, Chad Franks of Los Angeles, California, Casey and Chase Franks, both of Savannah, Tennessee, Joseph, Earla, Clifford “Spud”, Caden, Mackenzie and Heath Jackson all of Counce Tennessee; ten great grandchildren, Payton and Paige Jackson, Alydia and River Meter, all of Counce, Tennessee, Cameron, Camilla, Casen, Clash, Creed and Caisley Franks, all of Savannah, Tennessee; one brother, Terry Parrish of Savannah, Tennessee; one sister, Elizabeth Parrish of Savannah, Tennessee; two special nephews whom she considered like her own, Billy “Clip” Parrish of Washington Court House, Ohio and Robert Adams of Savannah, Tennessee; and a host of other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Pickens and Beadie Adams and two brothers J.W. And Billy Parrish.

Mrs. Cummings was a member of the Crump Pentecostal Church for many years and a long time Gospel Minister. She owned and Operated Rose of Sharon Florist with her sisters in Savannah for many years. She loved working in her yard, preaching and singing about the Lord, and devoted her life to her religion. Affectionately known as Moma Earl by many, she never met a stranger and was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need.
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Visitation

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

11:00am - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Service

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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