## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Elizabeth Sue Crumpler Riddle, 53, of Norfolk, died 4 Nov 1951 after a prolonged illness. She was the wife of Paul H. Riddle, mother of Mary Sue Wunner, and grandmother of Timothy J. Wunner. She was survived by two brothers, Charlie D. Crumpler and Crawford Crumpler.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Elizabeth Sue Crumpler Riddle were held on 6 Nov 1951 at Sycamore Baptist Church. Rev. L. M. Kanipe officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

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Elizabeth Sue Crumpler

29 April 1898 - 4 November 1951
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Obituary Elizabeth Sue Crumpler RIDDLE (Aged 53)

MRS. ELIZABETH C. RIDDLE

Mrs. Elizabeth Sue Crumpler Riddle, 53, wife of Paul H. Riddle of Norfolk, died early Sunday morning, November 4[1951] after an illness of several years duration.

She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Caroline Bradshaw Crumpler of this county [Southampton]. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Sue Wunner of Norfolk; one grandson, Timothy J. Wunner of Norfolk; and two brothers, Charlie D. Crumpler of Franklin and Crawford Crumpler of Norfolk.

Last rites for Mrs. Riddle were conducted at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon [6 November 1951] at the Sycamore Baptist Church by the pastor, Rev. L. M. Kanipe, followed by interment in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jack L. Brown and Griffin Hall of Norfolk, Dewey Sanderford and S. D Bryant of Raleigh, N. C., and Emmett Drake and Vance Vaughan of Franklin.

Publication data: The Tidewater News, Franklin, Virginia, 9 November 1951, Friday, Page 13, Columns 2 and 3

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Elizabeth Sue Crumpler Riddle |
|---------|-------------------------------|
| Age     | 53 years                      |
| Birth   | 29 April 1898;                |
| Death   | 4 November 1951; Norfolk      |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                          | Relationship         | Place of Residence |
|-------------------------------|----------------------|--------------------|
| Elizabeth Sue Crumpler Riddle | Decedent             | Norfolk            |
| Paul H. Riddle                | Spouse               | Norfolk            |
| Isaac Crumpler                | Father (deceased)                        |
| Caroline Bradshaw Crumpler    | Mother (deceased)                        |
| Mary Sue Wunner               | Daughter             | Norfolk            |
| Timothy J. Wunner             | Grandson             | Norfolk            |
| Charlie D. Crumpler           | Brother              | Franklin           |
| Crawford Crumpler             | Brother              | Norfolk            |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper          | Date               | Page   | Columns |
|--------------------|--------------------|--------|---------|
| The Tidewater News | 9 November 1951    | 13     | 2 and 3 |
## Other Relevant Information

- Elizabeth Sue Crumpler Riddle died after an illness of several years duration.
- The funeral was conducted by Rev. L. M. Kanipe at Sycamore Baptist Church.
- Pallbearers included Jack L. Brown, Griffin Hall, Dewey Sanderford, S. D Bryant, Emmett Drake, and Vance Vaughan.
- Elizabeth was from Southampton County.