Patricia Summers

Patricia Kay (Stallins) Summers, 71, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born on November 9, 1953, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Arnold and Elizabeth (Barns) Stallins, and raised by her stepfather, Ralph Hajek. She married Robert Summers on February 15, 1986, and together they enjoyed thirty-nine years of marriage.
Pat never met a stranger. She liked to talk and make people laugh. Pat loved shopping and often made shopping an event for her family and friends. She had a love for flowers, always making their front porch beautiful. Pat told everyone "don't send flowers when I die, bring them to me while I'm still here to enjoy them". Pat loved diamond rings and collected several of them, often wearing one on each finger. She really loved her bling.
Pat leaves behind her beloved husband, Bob; daughter, Lonna Downard; son, Steven (Kisha) Summers; grandchildren, Taylor Bettis, Lathan Barker, Zayne and Violet Summers; Brothers, Don (Kathy) Stallins, Mark (Emma) Stallins; sister, Chyrell (Butch) Jameson; half-sisters, Vicki (Sam) Fulton, Libby Dix; several nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather; brothers, Mike Stallins, Tim (Becky) Stallins.
A Celebration of Life honoring Pat will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025 from 2:30-4:30pm at Sunset Funeral Home. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Patricia, please visit our Tree Store.