DANICA "DANI" SUMMER

FOREVER 17

"Smart, funny, kind, caring, intelligent, beautiful, had a love for math, music, and volleyball—our only child! Always loved, forever missed." These heartfelt words from her family reflect the radiant soul that was Danica "Dani" Summer, a young woman who brought light and laughter to everyone around her.

Dani had a spirit as fiery and beautiful as her red hair, and her smile—oh, her smile—could light up the darkest of days. There was a spark in her that made you feel like the world was a little brighter just because she was in it. She was a brilliant mind with a passion for math, diving into numbers with an ease that left others in awe. Music was her escape, a place where she could lose herself and find herself all at once, and volleyball was her arena—a space where her determination and heart shone.

Her family remembers her not only as their only child but as their everything. She was the heartbeat of their home, filling it with laughter, love, and a million tiny moments that will forever be cherished. She had an incredible balance—brilliant and creative, strong and tender. Dani carried herself with a kindness that drew people to her, a wit that kept them smiling, and a warmth that made them feel safe.

She was smart, funny, and caring,” her family said. “She was beautiful, inside and out. Our only child. Always loved, forever missed.”

Dani’s red hair was like a crown, her smile a beacon, and her spirit uncontainable. She gave so much of herself to those she loved, leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touched. Her absence leaves a space that can never be filled, but her memory—vivid, vibrant, and full of life—will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.

Rest gently, Dani. You are missed beyond measure, loved beyond words, and remembered with every beat of the hearts you left behind.

June 21, 2005 – July 20, 2022
Selma, Texas