Angel Lee
my dearest heidi, forever my play buddy on stardust drive... your family was my second family away from home. my heart hurts that i didn't get to know you in your latter years, but i will always cherish you. rest in peace, sweet girl. xoxo
Birth date: Nov 26, 1985 Death date: Apr 15, 2026
Heidi Elizabeth Summers November 26, 1985 – April 15, 2026 Heidi Elizabeth Summers, whose life was a vibrant masterpiece of devotion, laughter, and unwavering love, passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 40. Born on November Read Obituary
my dearest heidi, forever my play buddy on stardust drive... your family was my second family away from home. my heart hurts that i didn't get to know you in your latter years, but i will always cherish you. rest in peace, sweet girl. xoxo
My sweet friend Heidi, you were such a gem. I can’t even recall a time when I saw you sad. You laughed all the time even when you were mad, it was so infectious and distinct. You always had a huge smile on your face! I feel so fortunate that you decided to come to knoxville for a few years. Just long enough for us to become friends. We went on so many adventures in those short few years. It always amazed me how time went by but when we finally talked again, it was like no time had gone by at all. Visiting you in Portland were some of my favorite trips! It was so special that you made the trip back to knoxville for my wedding! You were such a wonderful friend to me and I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to be yours. I know you are shining in heaven like you did here on earth. Love you forever Heidi.
-brown bear
I hate that I am having to even mention you in the past tense, so just FYI Heidi, I’m going to whoop your butt whenever I get up there! 🪽💔
You were always the first to hit a dance floor or jump in a DJ booth with me (didn’t matter if it was a dive bar or a St. Kitts catamaran 🌴), and we always knew how to solidly hold down a beach chair together. ☀️ The sand & ocean was always our shared happy place. Every memory since I was 9 years old, from matching outfits & “modeling pics” (yikes) to Borah & All Star cheer, has you in it.
As we embarked on life outside of school, we continued to be each other’s biggest cheerleaders. It was always in our DNA to root others on, but when it came to us, it was a sisterhood that ran so far back & so deep that it felt unbreakable…
It feels impossible now to do life without you in my corner. But I know I can, because you ARE still there — it’ll just be quieter voice that will take me a bit of practice to listen for (although you weren’t really subtle, so feel free to be just as direct as the angel on my shoulder!) I’ll never heal from this but I’ll make sure to tell Kaiden & Mila all our stories & make sure they know what a LIGHT Aunt Heidi was on this earth. 💫 Jeremy & I love you so much. Come say hi anytime … 🪽
Until we meet again, my forever little sis … I love you. 💕
Sweet sweet Heidi. You were the light of the ICU- that smile and positivity was truly infectious. You never shied away from work. Eager to learn and always with compassion. I am blessed to have known you. Spread your wings and fly with the other angels.
I will miss you buddy. Thank you for our friendship.
Clint and Katie Callen
Heidi, my chosen sister and dear friend. I only got to know you for 17 years which is not nearly enough time, but I am so thankful for every second I got to share with you. The conversations, the tears, the laughter, the experiences. All of it. You were an absolute light. So beautiful, generous and talented in every way.
You helped me through a very bad time in my life with unwavering compassion, love and support. You were a bright and shining light at my wedding that is still talked about today. When I needed you most on that special day, you showed up in a huge way. You supported me so much and the memories of that day I will hold in my heart forever.
Thank you for being in my life and thank you for being my sister! I love you and miss you so much💗
Oh honey... your infectious smile and laugh will remain in my heart always!!!!! Thank you for coming into my life and sparking a fire in my soul. Love you friend!
I’m deeply saddened to hear of Heidi’s passing. I’ve known her since she was just a young girl, and over the years she remained the same genuine, kind person. When I think of her, I immediately picture her smile—it was something that truly stayed with you.
I’m especially grateful for the close relationship she shared with my son. That connection meant more than I can fully express, and I will always appreciate the role she played in his life.
She will be remembered with warmth and love. My thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved her.