Martha Lou Johnson Summers

Martha Summers Obituary

MARTHA LOU JOHNSON SUMMERS, 67, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008, after a long and courageous fight battling emphysema. Martha was born in Olney, Texas, on September 14, 1940 where she was raised by her parents, Reece and Cora Johnson. She graduated high school from Crane High School. Martha worked as the President of the El Paso Real Estate Credit Union in 1972-77 and was an accountant for the El Paso Board of Realtors. In 1982-1992 she was the assistant manager of TSWG Federal Credit Union and the President/Manager of Sun City Credit Union. In 1993 she worked as a loan officer at Mortgage Plus. She then worked as the President/Manager at the Chevron Credit Union where she medically retired in late 2001. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Reece and Cora Johnson, and her daughter, Lana Summers. Martha is survived by her brother, Charles Johnson of Traverse City, MI, sister, Reecia Pigman of Pecos, TX., and son, Kyle Summers, five grandchildren: Kristopher, Krystal, Kayla, Katelin Summers and Marcus Huerta all of El Paso, TX. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East Chapel. Please view Mrs. Summers online memorial tribute and send condolences at www.mem.com. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of MARTIN FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1460 GEORGE DIETER DR., EL PASO, TX., (915) 855-8881

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Published by El Paso Times from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Martha Summers

9 Entries

Kelly Zarwell

September 22, 2008

Lauren and I would like to send our sincere sympathy for your loss. We both loved Martha very much. We will think of her as often as we think of Lana.

Vince & Deanna Huerta

September 11, 2008

Our condolences to the Summers Family and Marcus Huerta for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Amanda Rodriguez

September 11, 2008

Lt. Summers, we are very sorry for your loss and we hope that all of our prayers and God's blessings will help you and your family through this difficult time. Amanda & Family

Gloria M

September 11, 2008

Marcus, Kyle, Rose, Chris and girls, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Michelle Yanez-Newcomb

September 10, 2008

AS a dear family friend, your smiles, love, and laughter will be deeply missed.

May you now bless our heavens above us and keep our hearts full.

With much love,

Liza Acuff Flores

September 10, 2008

She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Friend....she will be deeply missed. Our hearts go out to you Kyle and your family.

Jennifer Yanez-Wahler

September 10, 2008

You brought smiles and joy to all those who knew you! I love and miss you!

Gilbert M. Silva

September 10, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
©Copyright 1998
Written in memory of my late husband, Richard Mahaffey