Ruth Summerlin Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Summerlin of Gainesville, Georgia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 24, 2026 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer and Geraldine. She is survived by: her significant other Clyde Morris, Jr.; her daughter Catherine; her son-in-law Robert Flanigan of Cumming, GA; her children, Ava Ruth and Liam Clifton; her sister Bonnie; her brother-in-law Johnny Martin of Gainesville, GA; her sister Grechia; her brother-in-law George DeVito of St. Augustine, FL; her stepchildren, Ted (Tabitha Summerlin) of Wilmington, NC and Allison (Stephen ReVille) of Raleigh, NC; her cousin Lane Long of Sandy Springs, GA; and her nieces and nephews, Taylor, Emily Martin of Cumming, GA, Kendley, John Heffner of Dunwoody, GA, Leslie, Jeff Williams of Gainesville, GA, Danny, Ali DeVito of St. Augustine, FL, Katie, Shane Manire of Simpsonville, SC, Kyle and Susanna DeVito of Smyrna, GA..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth's memory to the Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org, Reach Out and Read at http://www.reachoutandread.org, La Amistad (Donation Page in Memory of Ruth Stanley Summerlin) at https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com or other medical research or education non-profit of your choosing.
