Elizabeth Summersett

Miss. Elizabeth “Libby” Summersett, 90, of Salisbury, NC passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks. Born February 3, 1926 in Salisbury, NC, Libby was the youngest of six children to Thomas Walter Summersett, Sr. (founder of Summersett Funeral Home, Inc.) and Ruth Staton Summersett. She attended Woman’s College, University of NC Greensboro and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Later she earned her Master’s Degree in Christian Education at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. After fourteen years as a Christian Education Director in two Methodist Churches in Virginia, she sought a new challenge. Libby enrolled in the Washington International Travel Training School and joined the Travel Division of the American Express Company. She served as a travel counselor in White Flint, MD and then Richmond, VA. She enjoyed the job perk of visiting some of the world wide destinations that she assisted her clients in planning to visit in their travels. Upon retirement, Libby returned to Salisbury and many strong family ties. She was active with the Salisbury-Rowan Symphony Guild, where she was instrumental in initiating and organizing the Festival of Spring Gardens, an annual fundraiser, and served two terms on the Symphony Board and as Guild Treasurer for seven years. Libby loved her church, First United Methodist Church of Salisbury. She served the church in many places of leadership, notably Church School teacher, History Committee, Board of Trustees, Altar Guild and Building Committee. Libby also loved the community of Trinity Oaks. In 1999 she moved to the Cottages of Trinity Oaks and enjoyed the friendly, homey feeling of the community. She felt fortunate to be able to move to the Lutheran Home for wonderful care as she became less independent from several falls. Preceding her in death were her siblings: Ruth S. Rusher, Thomas W. Summersett, Jr., Dorothy S. Hill, Louise S. Anderson, and Margaret S. Carter. Surviving are her nephews and niece: Don Carter, Jr.; Summie Carter; Walter Hill; Bob Hill; Pat Branning & Tom Anderson as well as many great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday (July 26) at First United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Dr. Mark Conforti and Rev. Erin Michelle Weaver, Ministers of First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Fellowship Hall. A private burial for the family will be held. The family would like to thank all of the staff of The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks for their compassionate and loving care given to Libby. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Summersett family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth Summersett

February 3, 1926 - July 12, 2016