Rachell Maxine Summerall (August 26, 1960 - January 25, 2025)

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Rachell Maxine Summerall
  • August 26, 1960
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  • January 25, 2025

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Rachell Maxine Summerall was born August 26, 1960 in DeSoto County, at the Arcadia General Hospital.  She passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 25, 2025. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth (Mathis) Summerall, her father, Raleigh Summerall, Sr. and her great grandson, Tolkien Allen Avner Ames.  All of them were no doubt there to greet her on the other side of the veil. 

She is survived by her devoted son, Daniel (Louise) Summerall, grandchildren: Carolina (Landon) Ames {great grandson: Ronin Ames}, Daniel Summerall, Jr., Adam Summerall, and Hailey Canfield.  She is survived by all four of her siblings: Marvin (Lois) Summerall, Michael (Claudia) Summerall, Joanna (Gary) Lowery, Raleigh (Melissa) Summerall and cherished nieces, nephews, and dear sweet cousins, namely: Delton (Julie) Lynch who has been there for her at every turn. Last but not least, her “ride or die” best friend, Mary Magdalene “Mag” (Baxter) Roe, died the same week of Rach’s tragic accident. They are survived by Mag’s daughter and Rachell’s Goddaughter, her namesake, Rachell (Chris) Smith. ‘Mag’ and ‘Rach’ are having a good time reminiscing on the other side of the veil today.  

In her younger years, Rachell was a nurse-caregiver, manager, and a skilled cook.  She was a hard working, talented woman.  She crocheted, carved artwork, and weaved baskets.  When she was 37, she was in a horrific car accident leaving her paralyzed from the chest down.  With all her challenges, she always remained a nurturer and found ways to show everyone that they were loved and important.  She was an awesome listener, an avid reader, and a teenager at heart.  She said her ‘grands and greats were the light of her life’.  She loved to hear everyones news, play and joke around, and jam out to good tunes.  She always had an adventurous spirit, although, as a quadriplegic, it wasn’t easy. Her son and the Good Lord always found a way to get her where she wanted to go.  Her smile radiated from the inside out and lit up our lives.  While we rejoice in her complete healing, literally walking with Christ, and that great family reunion that she is experiencing right now, she will be greatly missed. 

Glory to God and Jesus Christ for our opportunity to see our loved ones again. 

1 Corinthians 15:54-57


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    05 Feb 2025
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    04 Feb 2025
    Lit since February 4, 2025 at 2:35:10 PM

  6. Bonnie Gray posted an image:
    04 Feb 2025
    Loved visiting with Rachel. Always an inspiration to me.
    Loved visiting with Rachel. Always an inspiration to me.

  7. Danielle lit a candle:
    04 Feb 2025
    Lit since February 4, 2025 at 2:50:26 AM

  8. Jeannette Hagan lit a candle:
    03 Feb 2025
    Lit since February 3, 2025 at 2:17:49 PM

  9. Jeannette Hagan says:
    03 Feb 2025
    Rachell was a special friend to me and our family. I’ll always cherish those memories. She was fun to be with and very caring as well. We went to church together shopped and just hung out, Not to mention sharing some of her good southern cooking. Always in our hearts. Until we meet again.
    Love y’all

  10. susan v. bair says:
    03 Feb 2025
    Daniel, Weezie, & family my heart goes out to you. I wish I knew your mom better. You have loved and cared for her unconditionally. Love to you all.

  11. Marisol Hernandez lit a candle:
    02 Feb 2025
    Lit since February 2, 2025 at 2:35:29 PM

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    02 Feb 2025
    Lit since February 2, 2025 at 2:11:40 PM

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    Lit since February 2, 2025 at 2:10:23 PM

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    02 Feb 2025
    Lit since February 2, 2025 at 2:46:32 PM

  15. Makayla Reed lit a candle:
    02 Feb 2025
    Lit since February 2, 2025 at 2:31:23 AM

  16. Allison MacNeill posted an image:
    01 Feb 2025
    Grandma and I celebrating my birthday this year
    Grandma and I celebrating my birthday this year

  17. The Gladfelter’s lit a candle:
    01 Feb 2025
    Lit since February 1, 2025 at 2:17:07 PM

  18. Emily Smith lit a candle:
    01 Feb 2025
    Lit since February 1, 2025 at 2:15:14 PM

  19. Weezee says:
    01 Feb 2025
    Heavenly Father blessed me with the BEST mother-in-law. You are the sweetest. I'm so grateful for every moment we had with you. Thank you for teaching our children compassion and understanding. Thank you for listening to me, all of us really, after hard days and exciting days. Thank you God for the years that you gave us with her.

  20. Kevin lit a candle:
    30 Jan 2025
    Lit since January 30, 2025 at 1:44:04 PM

  21. Claudia & Michael lit a candle:
    30 Jan 2025
    Lit since January 30, 2025 at 1:43:34 PM

  22. Leah Summerall lit a candle:
    30 Jan 2025
    Lit since January 30, 2025 at 1:36:15 PM

  23. Weezee lit a candle:
    30 Jan 2025
    Lit since January 30, 2025 at 1:40:26 PM

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    30 Jan 2025
    Lit since January 30, 2025 at 1:57:30 PM

  25. Rynna Lowery lit a candle:
    30 Jan 2025
    Lit since January 30, 2025 at 1:44:14 PM

  26. Joanna says:
    30 Jan 2025
    You were my my big sister and my dearest friend. I will miss your advice but even more I will miss laughing with you about silly things like bad fanfiction and my questionable taste in music. Love you, Rach. You're forever in my heart.

  27. Carolina Ames posted an image:
    30 Jan 2025
    Rachell and her granddaughter Carolina back in 2015
    Rachell and her granddaughter Carolina back in 2015

  28. Carolina Ames lit a candle:
    30 Jan 2025
    Lit since January 30, 2025 at 1:16:37 PM

  29. Carolina Ames says:
    30 Jan 2025
    Missing you every day Grandma Rachell. Take care of Tolkien for me ❤️

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