Oak Island
Mrs. Betsy Johnson Summerlin of 205 NE 42nd Street, Oak Island died Monday February 1, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Summerlin was born in Conway, SC on March 3, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Johnny and Macie Causey Johnson. She was a retired Surgical Nursing Assistant with Rock Hill OBGYN. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Oak Island where she served as a member of the choir. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, J.C. Summerlin; a son, Rusty Summerlin of Oak Island; two daughters, Kim J. Hernandez and husband Daniel of Oak Island, Ashley Meynardie of Southport; a brother, David Johnson of Rock Hill, SC; eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 3 pm,Thursday February 4, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Oak Island with Pastor Charlie Carter officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers please make contribution to First Baptist Church of Oak Island Building Fund 4608 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC 28465
You may offer online condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com
10 Comments
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:45 am
JC and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Betsy’s death. Plese know that our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you and give you strength during this time is our prayer for you and your family.
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”
John 14:18
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
JC, Rusty, Kim and Ashley,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your families in my prayers.
Love Julie
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:05 am
JC, Rusty, Kim, and Ashley,
So many fond memories growing up on Centennial Dr. in Rock Hill. Betsy will be greatly missed by all, such a wonderful person. I pray that God will send the might comforter to hold and love you through this difficult time.
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Betsy along with JC are considered more than great neighbors, they are just like family to both my brothers especially Gary and Ellen. We will miss her but she is in a better place. I know she is with God in Heaven now. JC, you keep positive as I know that is what Betsy would wish.
Ronnie and Susan
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:35 pm
JC & Ashley,
We are saddened to hear about Betsy, she will be deeply missed by so many. Our hearts go out to you in your time of loss and we send you our deepest condolences.
February 4th, 2010 at 6:04 am
JC, Rusty, Kim, and Ashley,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Betsy was such a wonderful, loving person. She was one of the first people to welcome us to First Baptist. She will certainly be missed by all of us.
February 4th, 2010 at 8:52 am
J C, Rusty, Kim and Ashley and Grands, Our thoughts and prayers are with you today even though we could not be. Know that we love you all and will continue our prayers for all of you. J C, We hope to see you soon.
February 4th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
JC,
There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Betsy was an amazing woman. She brightened up a room when she entered. I cannot explain how much I enjoyed singing in the choir and spending time with her. As the world weeps for the loss of such an inspiring woman, God smiles as another child is welcomed home. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. God bless.
February 5th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Dear JC, Kim and Rusty,
I remember you all and your mom, Betsy, so well from our time in Rock Hill when I taught and coached at Northwestern High. JC you were always such a good help to anyone especially my wife’s aunt, Francis Madden. I can still hear Betsy’s joyful, uninhibited laughter. Kim, you inherited your mom’s personality and the ability to make those around you feel welcome.Your mom had a wonderful sense of humor and she was always fun to be around. She used to tell us the funniest stories about Donna’s Aunt Frank (Francis Madden) and Shorty ( Charlotte Hawthorne)who worked with her at the hospital. When our second daughter, Katie was born in the old York General Betsy and Elaine Guyton went way, way out of their way to give extra care to my wife, Donna, little Katie and even to me! I am so sad to learn that Betsy has passed but I KNOW that she is now in the presence of the Lord waiting on her family.Please know that she touched the lives of so very many people with her sweet, king, giving and funny spirit.It was because of folkks like your mom that Rock Hill will always have a special place in our hearts. God Bless you all at this time,
Sam Clark
Summerville, SC
February 5th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Dear J.C. and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We thought the world of Betsy and will always treasure her friendship. All of you all so special to us. We miss all of you so much in Rock Hill but know your friends are thinking of you.
May God Bless all of you during this difficult time.
Lefty & Linda Parrish
February 6th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Dear Mr. Summerlin and Family, I was so shocked to hear of your loss. You are all in my prayers in this difficult time. I know Ms. Summerlin will be truely missed. God Bless You All. Love, Debbie (from Russell’s Place)
February 8th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Dear Rusty and Kim, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll keep you and your families in my prayers. May God bless all of you in this time of sadness.
Steve Cochran.
February 8th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Dear JC, Rusty, Kim and Ashley,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. My last memory of Betsy was seeing her smiling face before i went into surgery and that was such a comfort.
I am Ann and Banks Adkins daughter.