Visitation: Friday, September 11, 2026
Visitation Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitation Location: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
4724 Raleigh Street
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
4724 Raleigh Street
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
Polly R. Sullen, 92, departed this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1934 in Hartford, AL to the late Elizabeth and A.J. Neal.
Polly was a dedicated and hardworking woman. She faithfully served as a hotel hospitality manager for several years.
Her faith in God was central to her life. Deaconess Sullen served as an active, dedicated, faithful member of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando. For decades, she worked diligently with the youth, the Trustee board, sang in the choir, and served willingly wherever she was needed. She loved the Lord and demonstrated her faith through service.
Aside from her church activities, she was a die-hard fan of the Orlando Magic. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren. As a pillar of her community, Polly was seen as more than a mother, she was a nurturer, a friend and a guiding light. Her strength, kindness, and unwavering generosity touched countless lives. If you needed her, she was there without hesitation, without judgement and always with love. She instilled in her children the values of family, community, and unconditional love, leaving a legacy that lives on in every life she touched. Deaconess Sullen was and will continue to be an inspiration to us all for living life in an exemplary way.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her 5 children; Cathy (Eddie) Porter, Cindy McBride, Jimmy Sullen, Leonard Sullen, Karen Summerset; sister, Sarah McClellan; 7 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives, church family and numerous friends.
Family will receive friends at the wake service to be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 5-7 PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11:00 AM at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4724 Raleigh Street, Orlando with Pastor Patrick Thomas, officiating. Interment: Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando.
Mrs. Polly’s kind and gentle spirit was a true blessing to everyone who knew her. Jimmy, please know that the Thomas family is standing with you in love and lifted up in prayer, especially during this difficult time. May you feel God’s closeness as He promises to be near to the brokenhearted. We love you!
Ms.Polly i carry so much of you with me everyday i live,your words,joy, jokes and smile.Like David i carry you in my heart you made me feel like one of your own.you invited me in your home you fed me we went to church movies as a family that ment so much to me for that and more why i love you so much .
Our Sincere Condolences are extended to the Sullen & Neal Families in the loss of Mrs. Polly Ruth! We Pray that in this time of loss you’ll feel God’s Love much more & find Comfort, Peace & Strength in the presence of the Lord! 🙏🏽❤️
We send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Sullen Family in the loss of Miss Polly Ruth.
May God continue to strengthen you and keep you as navigate through this time.
With Love and Respect,
The McCrimmon, Burton and Whitted Family of Orlando
On behalf or the Duval’s family. Our deepest condolences to the Sullivan family. Mrs.Polly was a pillar to her family and friends. I meet Mrs.Polly thru her daughter Cathy & son Jimmy. She made me feel just like one of her own kid. Words can’t express my faithfulness to Mrs.Polly loving and kindness always smiling. Also letting me know it was a pleasure to see me. ( likewise to see her) my heart is rejoicing knowing Mrs. Polly is secure in her heavenly father arms.
I cannot help feel saddened that Polly has passed from our midst. But she leaves a legacy of prayer, dedication, and hope for all who knew her. Rest in Peace, dear soul.
A special message to her son Jimmy–continue to live the life that your Mom wanted for you.
GOD BLESS THE FAMILY IN THIS HOUR OF BEREAVEMENT. GOD PROMISED LO, I AM WITH YOU THAT IS A COMFORT FOR YOU THIS VERY MOMENT. THE MAPP FAMILY
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
To the Sullen family, may you all find peace and comfort in God and in each other. I am praying for all of you.
My condolences and prayers to the family there is no sorrow that God cannot heal my love to this family the Jefferson’s family