Kathryn Sue Minter Summerall, a longtime Dallas homemaker, passed away peacefully on 12/21/2018, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 85 years old and had been married to her husband, Charles Summerall, for 59 years. Kathryn was a wonderful wife and mother, devoted to her family. She adored her three children, their spouses and children. Kathryn is survived by her husband Charles, her daughter, Victoria Sudderth and her husband Terry, their children Max Fuerst, Chase Fuerst, Meggie & Stephen Gilstrap, Tyler & Julie Anne Sudderth, Max Sudderth and great grandchildren, Abbie and Zoe. Her daughter, Sharon Henley, her husband Don, and their children Annabel, Will and Sophie. Her son, Brian Summerall, his wife Michele, and their children David and Daniel. Her brother, Vance Minter, his wife Belinda and their children. Her sister-in-law, MaryAnn Reid, her children and grandchildren. She is also survived by her many beloved cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, various aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom she dearly loved. Additionally, her family would like to thank her caregivers who were devoted to her.
Kathryn was born in Houston, Texas, on 10/31/1933 to Arlis Cecil and Victoria Dieb Minter. She was from a big extended family, grew up with them in Ft. Worth and graduated from Paschal High School. She attended and graduated from TCU with a Bachelor’s degree. Upon graduation, Kathryn moved to Dallas for work, where she met and married Charles Summerall in March of 1959. Kathryn had the gift of hospitality and delighted in her dinner club dinners, sewing group lunches, neighbors, and fun tennis friends. Not only was Kathryn a fabulous cook who enjoyed entertaining, but she also painted, played the piano, loved dancing and was an adept seamstress. As a faithful member of her church, Kathryn served many times on the Vestry, Altar Guild and the Needlepoint Guild. She and her husband Charles have been longtime members of Church of the Incarnation. A dear, kind-hearted woman, Kathryn was loved by all of her family and many lifelong friends.
Although Alzheimer’s took her from us, she will be remembered as a beautiful, faithful, vibrant woman who lived a wonderful and full life. A Memorial Service will be held at Church of the Incarnation, Tuesday, January 8th at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a giving website at summerallmemorial.com with specific links to UT Southwestern Alzheimer’s Research, Young Life, and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. You can also send your donation made out to UT Southwestern, Young Life or St. Jude’s to the following address: Kathryn Summerall Memorial Gifts, 16475 Dallas Parkway, Suite 340, Addison, TX 75001.
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