Sharon Vanessa Summers was born to the late John and Edith Summers on June 20, 1956, in Leesburg, Virginia. Sharon, known to some as "Little Edith, " departed this earth on December 20, 2023.

Sharon graduated from Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville, Virginia, in 1974. Sharon worked as a data analyst for 20-plus years at the National Association of Life Underwriters. She also worked as a federal contractor with Pacific Architects and Engineers, Inc., and USIS for several years. Sharon retired as a security specialist at Protection Strategies Inc. on November 15, 2023.

Sharon loved taking care of everyone, was well-organized and loved family gatherings. She loved to cook and was always the life of the party.

Sharon is preceded in death by both of her parents, John and Edith Summers of Purcellville, VA; brothers, Pharnell Summers of Purcellville, VA; Jerry Summers of Berryville, VA; Kendrick Summers of Hyattsville, MD; and Larry (Thelma) Summers of Oxon Hill, MD.

In celebration of Sharon's life, she leaves behind two daughters, Penny Helen (Robert) Gray of Fort Washington, MD, and Pamela Vanessa Parker of Washington, DC; two granddaughters, Briyahna Speight and Madison Green; three sisters and four brothers, Sandra Jackson of Martinsburg, WV; John Summers of St. Louis, VA; Albertine (Donnie) Campbell of Arlington, VA.; Brandon Summers of District Heights, MD; Loushann (Charles) Turner of Manassas, VA; Kevin Summers of Arlington, VA, and Shelton Michael Summers of Middleburg, VA; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday Jan. 04, 2024, viewing and visitation at 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.

Interment: Rock Hill Cemetery, Round Hill, VA

Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving N. Virginia and surrounding areas. Eric S. Lyles, Director. Lic. VA/MD/DC. 800-388-1913.