Jennifer Lynn Norman Rumley, 53, of Fieldale, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born October 6, 1967, in Rocky Mount, to Lois Hairston Norman and the late Quincy Alfred Norman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Melvin Rumley.
She graduated from Fieldale-Collinsville High School and was a member of Way of the Truth Church. She was a homemaker, loved elephants, enjoyed helping people, and being with her grandchildren. She was an usher and a member of the choir in her church.
In addition to her mother, Jennifer is survived by a daughter, Matawya Rumley; son, Mario Norman; sister, Lakenna Saunders; brother, Dytanyon Norman; grandchildren, ZiMaya Rumley, Kiana Motley, Jamira Motley and Zerrayl Motley; god-children, Chrissy Rumley, Tia Rumley and Ashnaya Valentine; and grandparents, Samuel Hairston and Wilder Hairston.
The funeral will be Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Way of the Truth Church, 3736 Preston Road, Martinsville, with Elder Lewis B. Simmons and Eva Angela Dones officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net
