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Joyce Summers Obituary
Joyce Benson Summers
83, of Indianapolis, transitioned on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 23 at St. Paul Baptist Church from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be on Friday, October 24 at Noon, with additional viewing from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at First Baptist Church - North Indianapolis. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. She was the widow of the late State Representative Joseph W. Summers, Proud member of the 1948 graduating class of Crispus Attucks High School and owned Lucille's Flowers for over 40 years. Survivors include two daughters, Natalie Summers - Henson (Raymond) and State Representative Vanessa J. Summers; three grandchildren, Nikki J. Henson, Janelle R.S. Henson and Trent J.S. Barnes; 2 great-grandchildren, Dylan K. Logan and Emersyn Barnes. Final arrangements entrusted to Lavenia & Summers Home for Funerals .
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Anthony Harris
October 16, 2024
Prayers, love, and condolences
Bonnie Ford
December 6, 2014
Janelle and family,
You have my deepest condolence after the loss of your grandmother. I wish you peace and understanding during this time of bereavement.
October 30, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
May God grant you peace and comfort.
Denise Brooks McGee
Lolita Henderson-Bailey
October 27, 2014
Vanessa and family, my heart goes out to you all. I wish you Comfort, Strength, and Peace all the days ahead. Love you, Lolita
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Pamela June
October 27, 2014
I know Mrs. Summers will be missed by all. May you find comfort in celebrating and remembering her life and legacy. God Bless.
With love and prayers,
Dr. Pamela June
School Psychologist
MSD of Pike Township
Jane Warders
October 26, 2014
Sorry for your loss. I loved her & worked with her a lot. I'll miss her, she was a great & true friend.
October 24, 2014
Vanessa and Natalie,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here to support you in the days and months that follow. May God continue to bless you. Love,
Anthony & Brenda Burke
October 24, 2014
To my CAHS classmate Natalie & my State Rep. Summers, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your families. God Bless. Patricia Conner
Lisa Buggs
October 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to Vanessa, Natalie, and family. May the comfort of God be with you during this time and beyond.
David Wood Sr.
October 24, 2014
Vanessa and family, my wife and I is sadden to hear about your mom. We will miss her so much. We have so memories...
Angela Ford
October 23, 2014
Vanessa,
Such a Beautiful picture of your Mommy. Praying for your peace, understanding and your being embraced by all of the loving memories as you celebrate her life.
Soror and friend,
Angela Ford
Terri Griffin
October 23, 2014
Praying for a temporary departure, the beauty is knowing will all be together in heaven. I praise God for her life and glad I was blessed to have in mine. Love to you!
Terri Owens
October 23, 2014
Vanessa, Walter and I send our deepest condolences in the loss of your mother. We rejoice in the memories of a life well lived. May God keep you as only He can.
Ayeesha Lewis
October 23, 2014
Our sincere prayers and thoughts are with the family of Mrs. Summers. May God comfort you All and may the Peace of God keep you. Sincerely & Sisterly yours,
Dr. Martha C. Mitchell & Ayeesha Blow Lewis
October 23, 2014
Natalie and Vanessa, You're Mother was loved by our family! We have you in our Prayers. May the God of hope give u peace...Romans 15:13
Lillie and Rev. Brenda Burney, Byron & Burney Family
Joseph Dixon
October 23, 2014
Vanessa and Natalie, you have the deepest sympathies from the Dixon's! We all know that your mother as all mom's in the Flanner House community helped raise us all in our village. For this we are ever so grateful for her and those like her! She will be deeply missed but as I said to you upon hearing, her love and kindness shall live through you and us all.
Mrs. Summers has lived all her life to claim her reward and glory with The Lord and to see and be with her beloved Joe once again.
Our prayers will continue to be sent your way and may The Lords continued blessings shine upon you all in Jesus name!
Joey
Rodney Dodson
October 23, 2014
Your light will shine next to your husbond forever! My condolence.
Carmen West
October 23, 2014
She was very much loved and will be missed, tell papa joe hi for me.
Carmen~
Hussain Taylor
October 23, 2014
To Natalie and Vanessa, please accept my deepest condolences and heartfelt regrets. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this transition. May God bless you all. The Taylor Family: Hertha, Judy and Hussain.
Denise Posey
October 23, 2014
Indianapolis families will always remember Mrs. Summers and her many contributions of beautiful floral tributes. Praying for the family!
Kathy Davis
October 23, 2014
Natalie and Vanessa, you and your families are in my prayers as Joyce transitions into the Lord's loving hands. May you find spiritual strength and comfort to cover you during this difficult time. Loved Joyce and love you all.
Prayers Up!
Tim Potter
October 23, 2014
Our prayers go out to you & yours...
Beryl Woodford Moore
October 23, 2014
With deepest sympathy for you loss.
Edith Churchman
October 23, 2014
I am praying for you and holding you close in my heart
Jane Warders
October 22, 2014
Sorry for your loss. I loved her & worked with her a lot. I'll miss her, she was a great & true friend.
Anthony Harris
October 22, 2014
Love and prayers to you cousin
Ferne Hale-Nevils
October 22, 2014
So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers to you and you're family! I
Shalonda Johnson
October 22, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your Mother Vanessa she was a beautiful soul.. May she rest in peace. Love always
Frankye Johnson-Shelby
October 22, 2014
To Natalie and the entire Family: May you find strength in knowing your Mother is at rest and in the arms of our Loving Father.
Love and God Bless.
Earl Morgan Sr
October 22, 2014
A very special soul that has spread a tremendous amount of joy, happiness and caring attributes in the Indianapolis community has gone home to rest. A life that has been well lived and cherished in the Indianapolis community has earned its rightful place in heaven. It is clear to me that this loss saddens the entire community, but a glorious life has nothing but beautiful memories. In these difficult times, I am certain that your family will hold on to and cherish those beautiful memories through to eternity. Lastly, please know that my family and I will be here to support you, through such sad and difficult times!
Theresa Golden King
October 22, 2014
My sincerest sympathies to you the Summers family.
I have yet to experience the Loss of a Mother, But I can only image it is a void that Only Our Lord can fill.
My Heart, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Byron A. and Theresa L. Golden King, Indianapolis, In
Karen Sawyer-Grays
October 22, 2014
To my friend Vanessa aand family May our God bless you during this time. I know He will be your strength and comfort you. your mother was a beautiful person and many have been blessed by her. Take care
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