Frances (Fran) Bennett Summerlin

.Frances (Fran) Bennett Summerlin, 79, of Wilmington, NC passed away 12/20/16 at Autumn Care of Shallotte. She was born to the late Gladys Galloway Lewis (husband Anson Lewis) and late Samuel Thomas Bennett.

Fran was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was very caring and loving towards family, friends and animals. She was an active member of Oleander United Methodist Church and was well remembered for Co-owning Mama & Pop’s Christmas Tree Farm.

Surviving are her husband, Herman I Summerlin Jr., daughter Patti Allen, grandchildren Trey Neville (wife Kelly), Brett Neville (wife Heather), and Courtney Allen and great-granddaughter Alayna Allen. Sister-in-law Joanne Summerlin. Preceded in death by sister, Sylvia Campbell and many cousins.

Pallbearers are Chuck Miller, Darrel Nester, Mark Hooker, Harold Miller, Jr., John Campbell and Paul Jordan. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Leon West Sunday school class

A funeral service will be held by Rev. Tara Lain at Oleander United Methodist Church on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 1:00pm. Graveside services will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Autumn Care of Shallotte, NC.

Memorials may be made in Fran’s honor to the Oleander United Methodist Church and Amedisys Hospice Care of Bolivia, NC.

Online condolences may be made at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com