Georgette D. Summers

Georgette Diana Summers affectionately known as Getta age 49, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, surrounded by family and friends.

Georgette was born on October 22, 1973, to Eugene H. Williams Sr. and Margaret D. Johnson. She was the oldest girl out of 8 siblings. Getta graduated from Hodgson Vo-Tech in 1993 with her certification in early childhood education. After graduation while furthering her education through Del-Tech Community College and Wilmington College she worked at Building Blocks Daycare. During her time at Building Blocks Daycare, she formed a special relationship with her boss Thomas Bradford and several others.

In 2005 she met the love of her life, the late Vernon Summers. They married July 12, 2008, and through this union their daughter Madisynn Summers was born. She was the sunshine of their lives.

Georgette was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She was kindhearted, loving, always there when you needed her, she was funny, compassionate, friendly, a fashionista, always cooking and loved to feed people (she was known for her famous macaroni and cheese). She loved her family, especially her daughter Madisynn. She was a nurturer (a mother hen). She loved to care for people which led her to open her home to become a foster parent for Child Inc. of Delaware. During her time as a foster parent, she touched the hearts of many.

Georgette was employed by Comcast for 22 years. During her years at Comcast, she held many roles and created many lasting friendships. Also, she recently worked at The Doghouse part-time until her health failed.

Georgette loved the Lord and when her mother Pastor Margaret Johnson and her father the late Dr. Alton Johnson started their ministry, she didn’t hesitate to open up her home. She attended Mount Zion Gospel Church for 12 years as the church secretary and the head of the hospitality ministry. Her home was open for all souls to attend service and have a high time in the Lord. She was also a member of Warriors for Christ ministries.

She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Summers, and father Alton Johnson, Sr.

She leaves to cherish her parents Margaret D. Johnson, and Eugene H. Williams, god father George Kelley, 4 children: Madisynn Summers, Dajour Bailey, Samuel Cotton, Canisha Saunders and several grandchildren, 8 siblings: Alton Johnson, Jr. (Joann), Kenneth Johnson, James Johnson, Sr., Robert Johnson, Eugene Williams, Jr. (Shantaye), Tymir Williams, Michelle Thomas (Charles), and Rhonda Smith (Gregory) and a host of foster siblings. 2 god brothers: Christopher Brooker, Charlie Smith, 1 god sister: Devona Martin, 6 god children: Teron Brooker-Parquet, Nikeriah Whye, Taliyah Shanklin, Marlen Cisney, Marquis Johnson-Cisney, Donnell Bailey, Jr., Joy Whye-Bailey, a long-time devoted friend and a host of uncle, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.