Obituary of Helen Marie Bode

Helen Marie Sommers Bode, 97, widow of Edward Bode, died Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Bernard Sommers and Helen O’Conner Sommers. Surviving are two nieces, Laura Schuhly of Sumter, Kathy Quinn of Dalzell; and one nephew, William Bode of Sumter; four grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Bode and a daughter, Patricia Elkovich. Graveside Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Bryan Rogers officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.