Obituary of Peggy Yvonne Summers

Peggy Yvonne Summers, 73, of West Columbia, SC, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022. Peggy was born to Johnny and Ivy Lorene Rimer on July 16, 1948, in Blythewood, SC. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, David Summers; and six of her seven siblings: Grace Leona Rimer, Morgan “Bim” Rimer, John Henry Rimer, Betty Dougoud, David Michael Rimer, and M. Naomi “Tom” Bryant. Peggy is survived by her sister, Margaret Collier (Jimmy) of Alabama; her children, Lisa Barfield, R. Dwayne Summers (Kristin), Rachel Michele Epperson (Jeremy), David Ray Summers (Charlene) of North Carolina, and Cindy Edwards (Rick). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, including Christopher Barfield (Kira) of Ohio, Faith Martin (Will), Amanda Summers, Ivy Grace Epperson, Katherine Epperson, Emily Epperson, Madelyn Barfield, Jonah Barfield, and a brand new, much anticipated great grandson.

Peggy loved, and was well loved by, her devoted family who cared for her around the clock until the very end. She will be remembered for her good humor and way with words. It was impossible to be around her long without cracking a smile, if not belly laughing. Peggy was completely dedicated for over 50 years to her beloved husband, David. She was fond of her career of 30+ years at the West Columbia Walmart where she made many lifelong friends. Peggy will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A funeral service for Peggy will be held at Thompson Funeral Home, 4720 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The family will receive friends and loved ones at a visitation at Thompson Funeral Home prior to the funeral service from 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. A graveside burial service will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Rd, Columbia, SC, immediately following the funeral service. Pastor David Belton, II, of New Covenant Gospel Tabernacle in Cayce, SC, will be officiating the services.

Special thanks to her cardiologist, Dr. Michael Foster, her primary care provider, Misty Polson, FNP-C, and Heart of Hospice, for their loving care.