Mrs. Sally Sumner Warner

February 17, 1930 - August 13, 2016

Sally Sumner Warner died peacefully in her Asheville home on Aug. 13, 2016. Born in 1930 to Theodore Bynum and Lovie Winn Sumner, Mrs. Warner grew up as the younger sister to Ted Sumner and Betty Warner in North Asheville and attended St. Genevieves of the Pines. She was married for nearly 50 years to the late Richard Warner and they raised two children, Becky Sachsenmaier and Rick Warner, both of North Asheville. While living in South FL, Mrs. Warner helped establish Warner Insurance Company, where she worked for 15 years. With a zest for life, she loved to spend time at the beach, play rummikub, and cards – especially with her six grandchildren. In 1997 she married H. Chandler Warner and the two returned to the Warner family home in Asheville. Mrs. Warner had three stepchildren, Ted Warner (Jeanne) of Asheville, Winn Hill (Bob) of Atlanta, Chan Warner of Key Largo FL. Mrs. Warner was a lifelong member of Central Methodist Church. She was a sustaining member of the Asheville Junior League and former member of the Country Club of Asheville. A true lady with gentle southern charm, she spread warmth and kindness to all those who knew her. As the heart of the Warner family, she had a gift for connecting friends, family and bringing loved ones together. The family would especially like to thank Bethann Harwood for her friendship and care over the past two years, as well as the staff and caregivers at Hospice. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Riverside Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be held at the home of Bob and Becky Sachsenmaier, 31 Sumner Place Asheville NC 28804, immediately following the interment. In accordance with Mrs. Warner’s wishes, memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, Asheville NC 28801.