Lorene Neill Summey

Margaret Lorene Neill Summey, age 106, of Cherryville passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1917 in Gaston County to the late James Newton and Mincie Short Neill.

Lorene was a longtime, and oldest member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville. She was retired from Carolina Freight Carriers after 28 years of service with the Accounting Department.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter Summey; sisters, Lula Hullender, Ollie Humphries, and Zettie Morrison; and brothers, Flay Neill and Louis Barrett.

Survivors include her stepson, Roger William Summey of Vale; nieces, Brenda Crain and husband, Kenneth of Lawndale, Carolyn Stokes of Conover, and Judi Browne and husband Terry of Blowing Rock; nephew, Tuck Barrett of Daytona Beach; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many other extended family members; and the wonderful caregivers at Somerset Court, including her close friend, Joseph Parks.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Carpenter Porter Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner officiating. Burial will follow at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:45 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Cherryville, 301 E 1st St, Cherryville, NC 28021.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com