Myrtle Elizabeth "Betty" Summerford

Myrtle Elizabeth “Betty” Summerford, 94, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born in Georgetown, SC, to the late James Heins Allen and Myrtle Haselden Allen. Mrs. Summerford was a graduate of Florence High School. She spent most of her life as a devoted and loving wife and mother. She later went to work as office manager for the family business, Summerford Heating and Air. She was also a long-term member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Tommy” A. Summerford; daughter, Teresa “Terri” Watts; and brother, James Allen. Surviving are her son Tom (Martie) Summerford, of Blythewood, SC, daughter, Sandee Rogers, of Mullins, SC; grandchildren, Amy, Kathryn, Reed, Ryan, Adam, Carson, Weston, Paul and Matthew; eight great-grandchildren; and her brother, Walter Edwin (Harriet) Allen, of Florence, SC. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Monday, September 9, 2024, at St. Paul United Methodist Church. A visitation will follow immediately after the service. A private entombment will take place at Florence Memorial Gardens. Please sign the Guest Book for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.