Betty Ann Hentz Summer 80 of 1105 Seminole Dr. West Columbia widow of Richard E. Summer died Thursday April 2 2009 at her residence. She was born on August 18 1928 in Pomaria to the late Hugh W. and Vera Kinard Hentz Sr. Mrs. Summer was retired from the SC Highway Department and was a member of Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church. She received her Associates degree from Newberry College served as state treasurer for Business and Professional Women and was a proud member of IPTAY for 50 years. Mrs. Summer is survived by two brothers; Thad K. Hentz of Prosperity and W. Alvin Hentz of Ft. Payne AL; and a number of nieces nephews great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers; Robert L. "Bobby" Hentz and Hugh W. Hentz Jr.Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 PM Monday at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church West Columbia by the Rev. W. Eric Friedrichs. Interment was at 4:00 PM at Pomaria Cemetery.The family did receive friends from 5:00 to 6:30 PM Sunday at the Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry. Memorials may be made to Carolina Children's Home PO Box 4465 Columbia SC 29240 or to Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church Building Fund 3011 Leaphart Rd. West Columbia SC 29169 Active pallbearers were Nicholas Hentz Zachary Hentz Al Hentz Huger Caughman Derek Fulmer and Dean Reep Jr. Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry is assisting the family.