Judith 'Judy' Ann (Benson) Summerlin

Judith “Judy” Ann (Benson) Summerlin, 81, of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on March 20, 1944, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Charles and Ruby (Disney) Benson. Judy grew up in Muskogee and attended Muskogee Public Schools. She spent much of her working life at a shoe repair company, where she built many lasting friendships that brought joy and companionship throughout the years. Earlier in life, Judy married Jack Rogers, and together they had a daughter. Later in life, she met and married her best friend, Don Summerlin. They were united in marriage on May 20, 2022. Though their time together was brief, just over three years, it was filled with deep love and happiness. Judy often prayed for more time with Don and cherished every moment they shared. A devoted animal lover, Judy always had a dog or a horse by her side. Her affection for animals was a constant throughout her life and brought her great comfort and joy. Judy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Judy is now reunited with her parents; daughter, Sabrina Dawn Rogers; her granddaughter, Chyanne Yandell; sister, Sharlene Benson Adamson; and brother, Charles Edward Benson. Those left behind to cherish Judy’s memory are her husband, Don of the home; grandson, Brandon Yandell; nieces, Glenda Benson Park, Melissa Adamson White, and Angela Adamson Dean; nephew, Paul Benson; stepdaughters, Denise Bauer and Linda Milton; stepson, Rick Summerlin; her best friend, Carolyn Ford; fur baby Max; extended family; and many friends. Visitation with family receiving friends will be 1PM-3PM, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. A celebration of Judy’s life will be 10AM, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Gibson with Reverend Billy Fowler officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Greenleaf Cemetery in Tahlequah with Herb Battenfield, Donnie Bauer, Randy BeBee, Steve Wood, Ronnie Milligan, and George Park serving as casket bearers. Max Thompson and Ronnie Holuby will serve as honorary casket bearers. The family of Judith Ann Summerlin has entrusted her care, service, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Judith 'Judy' Ann (Benson) Summerlin

March 20, 1944 - October 14, 2025