Shirley Summers died on July 9, 2016, at the Vicksburg Convalescent Home.She was 79.Born in Columbus, MS, she had been a resident of Vicksburg since 1965.Shirley was the daughter of the late Julius B. Wilson and Lecie Robertson Wilson. She retired from Cappaert Enterprises.Shirley was active in her community having served for many years as a hostess for the Miss Mississippi Pageant, an active member of the Vicksburg Lions Club and a former board member of Midd-West.Shirley was an avid Bridge enthusiast. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Terisa Cochran (David), Vicksburg;two sons: Tim Summers of Jackson, MS and Ken Summers (Judi) of Martinez, GA; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two nieces: Billie Sue Trammel and Jennifer Murphy; special friends: Melisa Wooten and family and Wendy Summers.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Michael Summers, who at the time of his death, had been married to Shirley for 52 years. She was also predeceased by two brothers.
Services will 11am Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Riles Funeral Home with Reverend Scott Reiber, Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating.Visitation will be from 9:30 am Tuesday until the hour of the service.Burial will be in Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery.Memorials may be made to PAWS Rescue, Post Office Box 13, Redwood, MS 39156.
Pallbearers will be Jay McKenzie, Kearney Waites, Mark Doiron, Timothy Summers, Jr., John Ryan Lee, and Barry Wooten, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Walter Johnston, staff of Compassus Hospice and staff of VicksburgConvalescent Home.