Debra Kay Summers

Debra Kay Summers of Mason lost her battle with cancer at age 67 and passed away on 7/25/2021. Debra was born on 7/20/1954 in Lansing Michigan to Raymond Lewis and Nancy (Hacker) (Lewis) Perfitt. She grew up the eldest with three sisters and three brothers. She leaves behind many beloved friends including the “grandma’s club” and companion of 27 years Mike Mulvaney. Debbie retired after greater than 25 years of employment at the West Lansing Kroger Pharmacy, and General Merchandise she also operated her own house cleaning business for 45 years.

Cities of residence: Lansing, Holt, Mason

Enjoyed feeding and watching the birds, her favorite was the hummingbird. She loved her roses. She participated in pool leagues and bowling leagues, collected crystals, and loved displaying photos of her family. Debbie had a beautiful whimsical sense of humor, she loved spending time at the lake on boat rides and had a generous spirit.

Family:

Survived by three Children:

Todd (Christine) Summers of Perry MI, Don Summers of Lansing MI, Angel (Anthony) Zertuche of Lansing MI.

Her treasured grandchildren: Skylynn Summers, Jeremy Williams, Trevor Summers, Tyler Hoffman, Mikel Hoffman, Gabriel Zertuche, Miranda Zertuche.

Great-grandchild: Aleiya Grace Mann.

Many nieces and nephews.

Siblings: (Dorey (JJ) Jones, Jeanie (John) Hemmeke, Tracey (Bob) Carmody, Danny (Misty) Perfitt, Brian (Stephanie) Perfitt, Lauren (Toni) Perfitt, Brenda (James) Johnson and Randii Smith

Predeceased by: Her mother Nancy (Hacker) (Lewis) Perfitt and and step father Daniel Perfitt and siblings: Dorey, Jeanie, Brian, Lauren

Service:

Friday, July 30 2021, 11:00 am, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912. Pastor Mike will officiate.

Pallbearers: Skylynn Summers, Jeremy Williams, Trevor Summers, Tyler Hoffman, Mikel Hoffman and Gabriel Zertuche.

Visitation: Thursday, July 29 2021, 2 pm - 4 pm and 6 pm - 8 pm, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912

Reception: Friday, July 30, 2021, 2 pm - 4 pm at Comfort Inn, 525 N. Canal Rd., Lansing, MI 48917.

Interment: East Lawn Memory Gardens in Okemos.

A very deeply appreciative thank you to McLaren Hospice, your nurses are extraordinary. Any memorial donations should be submitted to the McLaren Hospice, 2815 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Ste 4, Lansing, MI 48910