Linda Kay Summers

Linda Kay Summers, age 64, of North Benton passed away at her home on February 17, 2021.

She was born on September 27, 1956 in Alliance to Richard D. and Nancy C. (Meyer) summers.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Linda attended Hanna E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing in Salem and later obtained an Associate’s Degree of Nursing Walsh University.

Linda worked in Post Anesthesia Recovery at Alliance Community Hospital. She was later employed by the Domestic Violence Shelter and did private duty nursing. Linda was caring and compassionate with animals and people. She volunteered with the YWCA, delivering Meals on Wheels, allowing her to visit and share with others.

Linda loved spending time with her children, Hillary and Jay, and walking her dog, Oliver. She enjoyed boating, nature, and spending time on Berlin Lake with her partner, Jim. She also liked listening to music and dancing.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Hillary and son-in-law Jay King of Columbus, Ohio; Hillary’s father, Duke; her brother, Richard D. Summers (fiancée Judy Wyss); and partner, Jim Presley of North Benton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of life service will be held at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home on Tuesday February 23 at 6:00 p.m. Friends may call two hours prior.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Stark County Humane Society, P.O. Box 7077 Canton, Ohio 44705, Alliance YWCA Meals on Wheels, 239 E. Market St. Alliance, Ohio 44601.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 South Union Ave Alliance, Ohio 44601.