Karen Jane Summers

Karen Jane Summers was born June 3,1963, in Columbus, Ohio. She was called from labor to eternal rest on March 29, 2026. She was born to the late Cicero and Emma Summers. She would have celerbrated her 63rd birthday this year. Karen attended the Church of God at 709 E. Grand Avenue in Springfield, Ohio, until She was no longer able to attend due to illness.

Karen graduated from West High School and later earned a Business degree from Northwest Career Center in Columbus, Ohio, She worked as an office administrator for the Call and Post until her marriage to Calvin Phillips in June 1985.

To this union, two sons were born, Sean and De'Andre.

Karen loved to travel and shop. She was known for getting on the road to various destinations without telling anyone where she was headed - you usually found out only after she arrived and called. She never met a stranger and had many friends and aquaintances because of her warm and friendly spirit.

Karen also loved fishing and farming. These were among her favorite pastimes while living in Montgomery, Alabama, as well as Macon and Albany, Georgia.

Karen gave her heart and life to God on November 13, 2020. Proverbs 22:6 says. "Train up a child..." Karen understood the meaning of that scripture. You must make a decision to follow to follow Christ. Her love for her family was the highlight of her life, and her absence leaves an unfillable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Cicero and Emma Summers; her two infant sons Troy and Narick; her infant daughter, Shereece; her maternal grandparents, Ernest and Esther Anderson; and her paternal grandparents; Henry and Janie Lee Summers,

She leaves to cherish her memory her brother Keith (Solange) Summers of Port Walton, Florida ; her sister Esther (Jay) Nowell of Columbus ,Ohio ; one aunt Rev Pamela June Anderson Banks of Lancing , Michigan, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.

In celebrating Karen's life we invite all to share their precious memories and photographs of her on the memorial page. We encourage everyone to contribute to the tapestry of memories that showcase the person Karen was.