Claradine Sumpter

Roland

Claradine Sumpter Roland, age 89, of Lenoir passed away Friday, November 13, 2026 at her residence. She was born August 4, 1937 in Caldwell County to the late Rufus Dewey Sumpter and Ethel Cozart Sumpter. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert Vernon Roland; an infant sister; and two brothers, Lester Sumpter and Dewey “Lindy” Sumpter.

Mrs. Roland retired from Kincaid Furniture after many dedicated years. She was a graduate of Happy Valley High School and a faithful member of Green Mountain Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing in the church choir, cooking for her family, and being at the beach. She will be remembered for the unwavering love and devotion she had for her family and most importantly her Lord and Savior.

Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Robynne Roland and Kathy Roland and fiancé Doug Sanders, all of Lenoir; two grandchildren, Cory A. Dillard and Caleb E. Dillard and wife Haley, all of Lenoir; two great-grandsons, Raylan and Grant Dillard; one brother, Walter Sumpter and wife Miriam of Cary; two sisters-in-law, Lynne Roland and Janice Roland; and numerous nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Yadkin Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Lane Hamby officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Roland and Steele Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the church.

Serving as pallbearers will be Cory Dillard, Caleb Dillard, Gary Earp, Jeff Roland, Chad Roland, and Bobby Johnston. Honorary pallbearers will be Grady Sumpter and Gary Sumpter.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association , 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 6060.

Online condolences may be left at greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Roland family.