Frances Geraldine "Gerry" Summers

IN MEMORY OF: Frances Geraldine “Gerry” Summers Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – MURPHYSBORO 1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois Frances Geraldine “Gerry” Summers, 98, passed away August 23, 2023, at Rochester Estates in Rochester, Illinois. She was born on June 1, 1925, the daughter of Ray and Frankie Parmley. She lived all but the final year of her life in Murphysboro, Illinois, and was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She married Earl B. Summers on June 7, 1952. Mr. Summers preceded her in death. Mrs. Summers is survived by a daughter, Peggy (Mike) Chamness, of Rochester, and a son, David (Dawn) Summers of Naperville, Illinois. She also is survived by granddaughters Angela (Craig) Foxall of Rochester, Cindy (Devon) Warren of Rochester, Laurel Summers of Dallas, Texas, and Delaney Summers of Phoenix, Arizona, as well as great-granddaughter Jori Fleck, and great-grandsons Kale and Liam Fleck and Jacob Foxall, all of Rochester, as well as bonus great grandchildren Avery, Aubrey and Brynlee Warren, all of Rochester. Mrs. Summers also was preceded in death by brothers Willard and Norman Parmley and sisters Marie Cain and Dorothy Crain. She also is survived by many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews with whom she loved to visit. Mrs. Summers worked for many years for the power company in Murphysboro, at the Illinois Department of Public Aid and at the First Christian Church of Murphysboro, where she also was a member. She graduated from Murphysboro Township High School and is believed to be the last surviving member of the Class of 1943. She loved being a homemaker and especially hosting family gatherings. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren fondly remember “Grandma Great’s” cooking ability, especially the pancake breakfasts she would often make for them. She also treasured her many friendships in Murphysboro and her longtime neighbors in the Logan Street area where she lived for more than 60 years. She was especially grateful to neighbors Bill and Glenda Martin and niece Janet (Crain) Overturf and her late husband Roy Overturf for their support that helped her to be able to stay in her home up until the past few months. Visitation will be from 1-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 17 at Crain Funeral Home in Murphysboro with services at 2:30 p.m. A Private family interment will follow at Tower Grove Cemetery in Murphysboro. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to HSHS Illinois Home Care (503 N. Maple St., Effingham, IL, 62401), which provides hospice services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home.

Frances Geraldine "Gerry" Summers

June 1, 1925 - August 23, 2023