Gladys Fletcher Summerlin

Gladys Fletcher Summerlin, 82, of Moultrie, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Corey Shiver and Mrs. Cathy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at in the Pine Grove Church cemetery. Chris Summerlin, Michael Connell, Brandon Walters, LaRon Pyles, LaDon Pyles, and Brandon Summerlin will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

Born on October 7, 1943, in Colquitt Co., Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Marion Fletcher and Minerva Pope Fletcher. Mrs. Summerlin was a devoted and faithful member of Christian Life Center in Moultrie, where she dearly loved her church and her church family. Her faith was the foundation of her life, and she found great joy in worship, fellowship, and serving the Lord alongside those she loved.

For many years, Gladys worked as a seamstress, first with Warners and later with Riverside Manufacturing Co. She took pride in her work and was known for her dedication, skill, and strong work ethic throughout her career.

Outside of work, Gladys enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. She loved baking, often sharing her homemade treats with family and friends, and found peace in fishing, a pastime that brought her relaxation and joy.

Above all, Mrs. Summerlin deeply loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Spending time with her family was one of the most important parts of her life, and she treasured every moment shared with them. Her love, kindness, and gentle spirit will forever be remembered by those who were blessed to know her.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Arlie J. Summerlin; her sister, Ruth Smith; and her daughter-in-law, Pam Summerlin.

Mrs. Summerlin is survived by her children, Lavon Summerlin of Moultrie, Tammy and Joey Connell of Moultrie, Craig and Sherri Summerlin of Doerun, Johnny Summerlin of Moultrie, Tonya and Greg Houston of Cleveland, TN, and Cathy Johnson of Moultrie; grandchildren, Sandi Prine, Britni and Brandon Walters, Joni Price, Brandon and Rebecca Summerlin, Chris and Laci Summerlin, Michael and Hillary Connell, Tyler Houston, Dustin and Kayla Houston, and Erika Summerlin; great grandchildren, Ryan Price, Natalie Price, Chloe Reese, Aubrey Price, Cadie Summerlin, Colton Walters, Zander Connell, Cheyanne Summerlin, Brinley Walters, Romyn Houston, Avori Womac, Malikai Goode, Kegan Flanders, and Bacardy Armstrong; sisters, Hilda Carlson and Sybil Viens, both of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Colquitt Regional Hospice, 415 Rowland Dr. Moultrie, Georgia, 31768.

Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home & Crematory.