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Evangeline Summers Obituary

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Evangeline "Vangie" Paul Summers, 84, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Rev. Dewey Johnson Summers, Sr. entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 15, 2013. A funeral service will be held Friday June 21, 2013 in the Old Saint Andrew's Parish Church at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the church yard. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway. Vangie was born May 18, 1929 in Harlingen, TX, daughter of the late William L. Paul and Recie L. Paul. She was retired from the South Carolina Episcopal Diocese as the Bishop's secretary. She is survived by her two daughters, Jane Spears (Phillip) of Summerville, SC and Shannon Rourk (Freddie) of Charleston, SC; one brother Robert Paul of Oneonta, AL; eight grandchildren, Stacey Vanadore (Robert), Brady Spears, Mallory Rourk, Freddie Rourk, Jr. (Robyn), Angel Gantt, Joshua Summers, Justin Summers, Sara Fox and five great grandchildren. Vangie was predeceased by a son Rev. Dewey J. Summers, Jr. Memorials may be made to: Old St. Andrews Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414.

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Tison King

June 17, 2013

Aunt Vangie was a true Southern lady - always so caring, well spoken and kind. When Uncle Dewey helped officiate our son's wedding, having both of them there added a special blessing. He was with me when I got the news and we shared many fond memories of our time with them at the wedding and during our many visits to Edisto Island for Spring Break. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Sara Van Deventer Williams

June 21, 2013

Jane, Please know that my thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family through the week and especially today.

June 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Know that we are here for you.

Sharon and Butch Giles

St. Luke's Children's Center

June 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

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Ladson "Punchy" Mills

June 19, 2013

Vangie was wonderful to all of the clergy of South Carolina during her time as bishop's secretary. She set the standard and was a true blessing to our diocese and the greater church. She will truly be missed!!

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