1986
Skylar
2015
Skylar Elizabeth Summerhill
April 17, 1986 — November 5, 2015
Skylar Elizabeth Summerhill, 29, died of a drug overdose on November 5, 2015. Born April 17, 1986, Skylar was a startlingly beautiful baby. A precocious toddler with huge blue eyes and blond ringlets, Skylar stole the hearts of all who had the pleasure to know her. She had a deep appreciation for music. At the age of three, upon listening to her first B.B. King album Skylar thoughtfully said, ""Daddy, why is he so sad? Did his wife spend too much money at the mall? And how does he make his guitar cry, too?"" She didn't like to walk ""bettyfootie"" in the grass and she named her bicycle ""Louie"".
In school, Skylar was a bright student who loved to read and was invited to be in the gifted program. She was a hard worker and threw herself whole-heartedly into her work. Skylar was a veterinary technician for many years. She loved every aspect of veterinary medicine, from rescuing homeless pets to assisting with surgery. A gifted dog trainer, Skylar raised many puppies into fine dogs, including her beloved Dylan who now resides in Brooklyn, New York. Skylar was a precious promise, a child of God, and a possibility filled with potential.
As is the case with far too many, the disease of addiction destroyed Skylar's body and spirit. Her Nonnie, a devoted grandmother who would have easily given her life to release Skylar from her illness, preceded Skylar in death. Skylar leaves behind her shattered parents, Rico and Amy Cardenal and Wade and Dawn Summerhill; her devastated siblings Savannah and Sam Summerhill; and her fianceÌ, Elliott Thomas. A host of family members are left heartbroken including Papaw, Babsie, Uncle and Aunt. Skylar's adored eleven-year-old pit bull, Ruca Jane, who is also left behind, bewildered and bereft.
Our family encourages those of you struggling with addiction. We implore you to seek help and have hope for your loved one always. ""He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning no more, crying no more, pain no more, for these things have gone away."" Revelation 21:4
Skylar's family will receive visitors at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 2070 Spillway Rd, Brandon, MS, 39047, Monday, November 9th at 5:00 pm with a memorial service to follow at 6:00pm.
An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
In school, Skylar was a bright student who loved to read and was invited to be in the gifted program. She was a hard worker and threw herself whole-heartedly into her work. Skylar was a veterinary technician for many years. She loved every aspect of veterinary medicine, from rescuing homeless pets to assisting with surgery. A gifted dog trainer, Skylar raised many puppies into fine dogs, including her beloved Dylan who now resides in Brooklyn, New York. Skylar was a precious promise, a child of God, and a possibility filled with potential.
As is the case with far too many, the disease of addiction destroyed Skylar's body and spirit. Her Nonnie, a devoted grandmother who would have easily given her life to release Skylar from her illness, preceded Skylar in death. Skylar leaves behind her shattered parents, Rico and Amy Cardenal and Wade and Dawn Summerhill; her devastated siblings Savannah and Sam Summerhill; and her fianceÌ, Elliott Thomas. A host of family members are left heartbroken including Papaw, Babsie, Uncle and Aunt. Skylar's adored eleven-year-old pit bull, Ruca Jane, who is also left behind, bewildered and bereft.
Our family encourages those of you struggling with addiction. We implore you to seek help and have hope for your loved one always. ""He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning no more, crying no more, pain no more, for these things have gone away."" Revelation 21:4
Skylar's family will receive visitors at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 2070 Spillway Rd, Brandon, MS, 39047, Monday, November 9th at 5:00 pm with a memorial service to follow at 6:00pm.
An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
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