Elizabeth Ann Riser Sumlin, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on September 17, 2024 after a brief illness.
Ann was born on July 24, 1941, in Ruston, Louisiana to Ben Dalton Riser and Gwendolyn Williamson Riser. She was a member of RHS Class of1959. She received her BS from Louisiana Tech and her MA from Northeast Louisiana University (ULM). Ann taught school in the Ouachita Parish School System for 30+ years. Since her retirement, she enjoyed working in her beautiful garden and volunteering at St. Francis Hospital.
Ann was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by two sisters, Ellen Riser LaCroix of Ruston, LA. and Kathy Riser Ellington (Jay) of Petersburg, VA. She is also survived by her nephews and nieces, Greg Hilburn (Tania) of Monroe; Kevin Hilburn (Julie) of Ruston; Anne Marie Hilburn (Jeremiah Gnagey) of Ruston; Chris Ellington of Petersburg, VA; Lindy Burns (Roy) of Rileyville, VA; and Parker Ellington (Terry) of Williamsburg, VA. Also surviving Ann are her great nieces and nephews, Seth Hilburn, Ruston; Shyla and Shyenne Hilburn, Monroe; Landry and Jackson Burns, Rileyville; Beaux and Grayson Ellington, Williamsburg. She leaves behind her beloved dog, Sandy as well as numerous cousins.
Per her wishes, a private celebration of her life will be held by the family at a future date. Donations in Ann’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital or the SPCA, two causes close to her heart.

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