ANGELA JOY SUMMERS
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Angie graduated from Kosciusko High School in 1980, while also working part-time for The Star Herald. She attended Holmes Community College, where she was co-editor of the yearbook and performed with The Coachmen. At the University of Mississippi, Angie was the editor of the Ole Miss newspaper, The Daily Mississippian. She was also a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and a "little sister" for Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
After moving to Texas, Angie was the copy editor of The Lewisville Leader and the editor of The Arlington News. She worked many years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where she was awarded the prestigious Dallas Press Club Katie Award for Outstanding Layout and Design. Following her journalism career, Angie worked as Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Arlington, Texas. She also served on the board of directors for the Arlington Life Shelter and was the television announcer for the Arlington Fourth of July Parade for many years. Angie was a former Rotarian of the Year and was also active in many other civic and charitable organizations. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Arlington.
Angie was preceded in death by her father, Herman Summers, and her step-father, David Goza. Her survivors include her mother, Lynne Summers Goza; sister, Gloria (Johnny) Sides; nephew, Scott (Dana) Sides; niece, Shea (Stephen) Rea; and great-nephew and nieces, Blake Sides, Meredith Sides, Baylie Rea, and Laney Rea.
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USA Today: "Uncounted millions had COVID-19 symptoms, but no positive test". (July 17, 2020. Angie is featured at the end.)
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