Jane (Norma Jane Cumby) Bullard

Published 7:39 am Monday, April 7, 2025

Jane (Norma Jane Cumby) Bullard, who lived and loved her 93-year life to the fullest, went home to heaven on March 30, 2025.
She was born to Edith Jane Shutt Cumby and William Henry Cumby Sr. on Oct. 15, 1931. Jane was raised on a dairy farm in Forsyth County, giving her a strong work ethic, which she maintained throughout her life. On Aug. 5, 1952, Jane married her teenage crush, William (Bill) Henry Bullard Jr., and moved to Davie County. Known for her artistic ability in quilting, Jane was highly regarded in the craft in Georgia, North and South Carolina. Along with her quilting buddy, Judy Keaton, they each made a “Beyond the Cherry Tree” quilt. This was one of Jane’s most prized creations. It was a three-year-long project that would fit a king-sized bed and was labor-intensive with complex interrelating fabrics. Because of Jane’s love of children and youth development, she and Mary Ellen Bennett started and directed the Cornatzer Community 4-H for many years. The members, now adults, still talk about the crafts, team projects, and fun times. While working a full-time job, surviving the 1974 death of her husband, raising two children, and maintaining a household with a working farm, she managed to attend UNC-G college at night. Jane went on to earn a B.S. in Home Economics Education and a Master of Science in Home Economics with an Emphasis in Food and Nutrition. She then passed the Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Certification on the first try and became a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for the state of North Carolina on June 30, 1982. This hard work on the job continued until she was 85. In 1974, Jane was instrumental and led the efforts in establishing and serving the Senior Center Program in Davie, Yadkin, Surry, and Stokes counties. This was a new federal initiative and was the first to include a nutrition program. Even with her job and multiple projects, Jane still took time for a yearly trip to the beach for fun and relaxation with her besties, Connie Singleton Brinkley, Lois Cornatzer and Judy Keaton. She loved doing for and being with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by: her husband; a son, Douglas (Doug) Lee Bullard; and 2 brothers, William (Mickey) Henry Cumby Jr. and John Donald (Don) Cumby.
Left to cherish her memory are: her beloved daughter, Elizabeth (Lib) Jane Bullard; grandchildren, Jammie Leigh Bullard Collins (Josh) and William Mitchell Bullard (Amanda); great-grandchildren, Adriana Camryn Bullard and Harper William Bullard; a sister, Billie Sue Cumby Kimel; and sister-in-law, Emma Cumby; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Memorial service for family and friends will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 7 at Pine Grove United Methodist Church at 1130 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, with Rev. Sandra Ireson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorials may be considered for the Davie Humane Society.
The Bullard family would like to thank Dr. Frank Tolbert and staff for the care and support they provided to Jane over the many years.
Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel is serving the Bullard family.