Patsy Ann Summers-Davis

Patsy Ann Summers-Davis obituary, Benton, IL

Patsy Ann Summers-Davis

Patsy Summers-Davis Obituary

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Patsy Ann Summers-Davis, 92, of Benton, passed away at 12:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Stone Bridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Benton, IL.
She was born on July 20, 1933, to Alva and Dolly (Cluck) Shockley in Benton, IL. Prior to her retirement, Patsy worked as a Secretary for Elkhorn Middle School. On June 30, 1950, she married Billie Summers, and he preceded her in death on July 8, 2008. She married Eugene Davis in 2012, and he also preceded her in death on December 11, 2024.
She was a member of East Benton Baptist Church, Como Community Church, Como, WI and most recently North Benton Baptist Church.
Patsy is survived by her loving daughter, Melody Summers Person and her husband, Lowell, of Windsor, CO; her grandson, Tyler Person and his wife, Christina; her granddaughter, Kelsey Person and her great-granddaughter, Tesla Person.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alva Monroe and Dolly Mae Shockley, first husband, Billie Summers and second husband, Eugene Davis, three brothers, Bob Shockley, Jim Shockley and Jack Shockley and her sister, Doris Shockley Evans.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home and Crematory, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL
Per Patsy's wishes, cremation will take place.

A graveside service will take place in the Plasters Grove Cemetery in Thompsonville, IL in the spring of 2026.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

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