Ruth Marie (Martin) Summers, 74, of Indianapolis passed away on June 19, 2024 at Franciscan Health of Indianapolis after a brief illness.
She was born on November 2, 1949 in Indianapolis, IN to Robert and Beatrice (Whited) Martin.
She was a homemaker and worked in the service industry.
She was a former member of Cross Roads Global Methodist Church in Anderson. She was active in church. She loved God and all his children. She enjoyed jewelry, crafting, and making people laugh.
She is survived by her three children, Angel McKenna, James David (Nicole) Ley and Paul Joseph Ley; three sisters, Donna (Bob) Kiefert, Jackie Martin, and Janice Martin; a half-brother, Robert Martin; four grandchildren, Celaithia Fuqua, Ian Schwartz, Adele Schwartz, and Madelyn Schwartz; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A celebration of life will be held in Indianapolis in August.
Memorial contributions may be given to God's Bounty Food Pantry; 8946 Southeastern Avenue; Indianapolis, IN 46239.