Betty Ann Smith Summey
April 17, 1935 ~ June 13, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Betty Ann Smith Summey, 77, of Asheville, our beloved Mother, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at St. Jospeh's Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Howard Glenn and Addie Sue Kilby Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry D. "J.D." Summey; and by a son, Daniel Summey.
Mrs. Summey was a lifelong member of Asheville Free Will Baptist Church, and was the Treasurer at the time of her death.
She is survived by daughters Rhonda Blankenship and husband, Carroll, of Senea, SC, and Sherry Stacy of Chattanooga, TN; a son, Allan Summey and wife, Sharon, of Bryson City; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and a sister, Georgia Bray of Marietta, GA.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Revs. Weldon Ramsey and Donald Holder officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Asheville Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 17695, Asheville, NC 28816-7695.
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Rhonda, Allan and Sherry,
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Betty and she was always a dear friend to me. Nothing is the same after your mother is gone. Just trust the Lord to help you one day at a time. I love you all and remember going to church with you. Joan
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless each of you during these difficult times. Your Mother was an inspiration to many people. I am so thankful I was able to visit with her when she was with her daughter and son-in-law Rhonda and Carroll. Your mother shared many good memories with me from when I was a child. You will be forever in my heart. She was dedicated to her Lord and Church. Sam & Donna
Dear family,We were so shocked to hear of the passing of Betty,not been long since we talked to her.You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Cousins,Dell Hare and Grace Pittman
Dear Rhonda and Family,
The Lord has certainly welcomed his beautiful Betty home. You are in our prayers. May the Lord bring you peace.
Ron and Toni Stewart
We were sorry to learn that Betty passed away on Wednesday. Barbara is a first cousin and Betty was 10 months older. Barbara is the daughter of Rose Smith Wyatt and she and Betty played together growing up and spent a lot of time visiting and having a lot of fun together. Barbara has been sick and has laryngitis and can’t talk. We were sorry to be unable to attend the services.
Were so sorry to hear about your mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family. God will give you comfort during this time.
Rhonda, Carroll and family,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We were so sad to hear about your loss. I know how much she was loved by both of you.
With love and prayers,
Donna and Dennis Beebe
My heart is heavy to hear of Betty’s death. We were friends since we were 6 years old. You have now finished your journey and are free to rest in God’s arms.
To the family of Betty Summey May the Lord Bless each one of you, and give you his comfort we loved Betty and she talked to me on the phone some Love & Prayers Ina & Jim Allen
Rhonda & Family,
Sending prayers your way! May God comfort you during this difficult time!
Dear Summey Family,
It came as a total shock to hear about Aunt Betty. She was always so nice to me and was one of my favorite. Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours at this difficult time.
Love,
Mr. & Mrs. Edy Quintero
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Happy Birthday Mom. I love you!