Summer L. Harwell

She was born in Gaston County, North Carolina, to James and Melinda Harwell. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas L. Ottinger, Sr., Nancy L. Ottinger, J.D. Harwell, and Willie Harwell; and her great aunt Pearl.

Summer was a dedicated member of Flint Groves Baptist Church where she claimed the Lord as her own, referring to Him as “My Big ol’God!” She loved people, especially working with handicap, those with special needs people, and children. Summer earned a bachelors in marketing from Western Carolina University and worked as an elementary teachers assistant. She enjoyed swimming, going to the beach, and shopping. Anytime someone said they were going somewhere she would be ready to go and say “let me get my flipflops on.” Most of all she loved her family and was very close to her cousins. Summer leaves many happy memories to be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Summer is survived by her parents, James and Melinda Harwell; brother, James L. Harwell; uncles, Thomas Ottinger, Jr (Lisa) and Jeffery Harwell (Donna); aunts, Lisa Bradley, Nancy Stevens, Billie Long (Darrell); many loving cousins; her best friend, Jan Haney; and her beloved Dachshund, Bruiser.