Essie “Doll” Shumaker, 102

Published 3:28 pm Tuesday, February 21, 2012

DILLWYN, Feb 21 – Essie “Doll” Shumaker, 102, of Dillwyn, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 surrounded by family and friends. She was a devoted Christian and member of First Baptist Church, Dillwyn. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Norman Shumaker Sr.

She is survived by two sons, Duval Shumaker Sr. and Norman Shumaker Jr. (Nancy) of Dillwyn; daughter, Margie O'Bryant of Henrico; eight grandchildren, Wayne O'Bryant, Gloria Jean Daniel (Doug), Kathy O'Bryant, Steve O'Bryant (Helen), Gary O'Bryant (Mary Sue), Ervin Shumaker Jr. (Ree), Amy Vincent (Mike), and Toni Wood (Camden); eleven great-grandchildren; a step great-grandchild; two great-great-grandchildren; two devoted nieces, Daisy Robertson and Pauline Rhymer and many other nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Ruby Shumaker; son-in-law, Russell “Boo” O'Bryant; a niece she raised, Frances Moss; five brothers and two sisters.

A funeral service was held Sunday, February 19 at Dunkum Funeral Home with interment at Dillwyn Town Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Dillwyn.

Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, served the family.