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Obituary For Mrs. Hattie Geneva Frazier Summers

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Geneva Frazier Summers, 77, of 201 Pinnacle Drive, Columbia, SC, will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2019 at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1785 Amelia St., Orangeburg, SC, with entombment to follow in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Todd Brown is officiating.

During the early morning of September 15th, at the Lexington Medical Center, Hattie Geneva (Frazier) Summers was called to her heavenly home at the age of 77.

She was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on June 1, 1942. She inherited all of the loving characteristics of her mother, Ezilvia Frazier Johnson Mack who was affectionately known as ‘Daughter Frazier’. Hattie had nine siblings, seven of which preceded her in death.

She was educated in Orangeburg County schools and graduated from George Washington Carver High School. She joined the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and served faithfully until she moved to New York after graduation. She was the loyal and devoted wife of George Summers for 54 years of marriage. It was very common to see her walking, hand-in-hand, with the love of her life. She traveled the world with her husband while he served in the United States Air Force. Her travels included Germany, Texas, Bermuda, Italy, and Washington DC, before returning to Orangeburg after her husband’s retirement. She recently moved to Columbia South Carolina shortly before her death.

Although she only had one son, Derrick Summers, she served as a “mother figure” to many. She never met a stranger and was always willing to listen to others or lend a helping hand. Whether she was making people laugh with her quick wit, making people stare by wearing her fancy suits and hats, or helping individuals through tough times, her service to God, her family and her community were a shining example of her Christian beliefs and zest for life.

She will be sadly missed by loving immediate and extended family members including:

her loving husband, George Summers of the home; her loyal and devoted son, Derrick Summers of Indianapolis, Indiana; two loving sisters: Frances (Nelson) Summers of Sumter, South Carolina and Minister St Claire Franklin of Cambria Heights, New York; a special nephew, Walter (Felecia) Busby of Columbia, South Carolina; two god-daughters: Algean (Albert) Isaac of Cope, South Carolina and Rose Marie Guinyard of Cordova, South Carolina; two special cousins: Ethel Mosely of Orangeburg, South Carolina and Mattie (Eddie) Nelson of Columbia South Carolina; and a host of loving nieces; nephews; cousins and friends.

Mrs. Summers will be placed in the church one hour prior to service.

**In honor of Mrs. Summers, the family respectfully ask that all ladies wear hats to the funeral.

A Wake and visitation will be held, Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory, Orangeburg.

Friends may call at the residence of her husband and son, Mr. George Henry Summers and Mr. Derrick Summers, 201 Pinnacle Drive, Columbia, SC or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Guest Book

I sorely miss you, Mrs. Summers! (Diva) as I called you every time I saw you enter the bank. You and Mr. Summers represented awesome love within your marriage which brought a smile to my face every time I saw the two off you! I’m so sorry for your loss. May God’s Angels comfort you! Missing you so very much! Katina Perry

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Praying for the peace of God to flood your souls during this difficult time. Please know that I, along with the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church family of Cordova,S.C. travel thru this time with you. Peace and blessings

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Sorry for your loss,Hattie was such wonderful person. Shirley Lucas and Lillie Glover

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So sorry for your loss. Will pray for you and your family. YoungWook Kim

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I Can’t Believe Your Know Longer Here Physically.. I hear your voice clearly in my Head saying Gina Why You Didn’t Call Me When You we’re Down Here.. I was Looking Forward To Hearing From You.. We Become Close after my Grandma Lula Past ... I saw my Grandma in You .. I wish we could of had more time together.. RIP Auntie ! Till We Meet Again I Love You

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I wish we had more time! Our best prayer are with you during this great transition. It was a pleasure to know Auntee, when grand Glady's Williams,(Frazier) was there with Cousin Julia! Now in the presence of the LORD! May she help strengthen our prayers towards you and our family! Cous. Lozie and Sonja Goolsby

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My deepest sympathies are with you and may God give you the strength you need. My prayers are with you. Hermayonne E Harris

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Derrick and Mr. Summers, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. Greg and Robin Lee

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Derrick, My sincerest condolences for you and your father's incredibly great loss. I know there is nothing for me to say that will make your loss easier. Know that I am sending you my prayers and support. I hope you can understand what I cannot put into words. Deepest Sympathy, Cindy Martorano

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Derrick. I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your mom. In my short time with the team, I know family and your parents were close and they are quite special. Please do not hesitate to let me or any member of your Lilly family know if you need support/help. Janelle Sabo

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Derrick, I was sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your mother. I know how very special your parents are to you. You and your father are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Teresa Kirkhoff

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So sorry for your family's loss. You Lilly family is here to help in any way possible during this difficult time.

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So sorry for your loss. John, Brian and Vito

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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