Downs Funeral Home - Marshall Obituary

Ruth Virginia Summers, 98, passed from this earthly life on September 16, 2025, to her eternal heavenly home. Virginia, as she was known by most family and friends, was born on December 19, 1926, in Sikes, Louisiana to Chester and Eula Erskins. She married “Sikes” on May 23, 1942. They were...

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Deanna Hagger Evans

September 22, 2025 | Streetman, TX

Virginia and my mother, Sylvia Bishop, were good friends for years. I have known Virginia and her family, also, for almost as long as I can remember. She will be missed.

Mary Alice Brown

September 22, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ | Friend

Ruth Virginia was a great cousin & had many great memories of times @ Caddo Lake with her family. She will be missed by all

Carol Tippin

September 21, 2025 | Virginia Beach, VA | Family

I was blessed to be Mrs. Ruth's home health nurse off and on over the last couple of years. I remember one of the first things she asked me was if I knew Jesus. She was such a determined lady. She would always tell me she wanted to keep walking. She adored "Sam," her puppy, and loved to show how well he listened to her. Always spoke with such love of her family, as she would tell me stories as she reminisced. I know she is so happy to finally see Sikes again. I felt like I knew him with all...

Amanda Mongognia

September 20, 2025 | Daingerfield, TX | Friend

Mrs Summer s will be truly missed. Praying for the family in this time of sorrow.

Reba Shaw Green

September 19, 2025 | Karnack, TX | Friend

I enjoyed many good times with Virginia. Heartfelt condolences and prayers for you all.

Jean Maranto

September 19, 2025 | Woodlawn, TX | Friend

Sorry for your loss.

Sybil Beale

September 17, 2025 | Minden, LA | Friend

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