Dorie Tamekia Summons

Dorie Tamekia Summons was born on September 2, 1973, to the late Albert Summons and Carolyn Jean Allen-Summons. She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age.

Dorie graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1991. She continued her education at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1996. She later earned a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 1997, followed by a Specialist in Education with a concentration in Administration and Curriculum.

She became a member of the Eta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Spring 1994. In 2023, she achieved Silver Star status and remained an active member of the Beta Pi Omega Chapter. Through her sorority, she gained a sisterhood that lasted a lifetime.

She also joined the Junior League of North Little Rock, Arkansas, in 2020. She served on the Community Outreach Committee from 2022 to 2023 and, from 2025 to present, served as Assistant to the President of the organization.

Dorie taught third grade for nine years in the North Little Rock School District. She then dedicated 18 years to the Arkansas Department of Education, where she served in various roles, including curriculum specialist, assessment specialist, standards for accreditation specialist, and director of public charter schools. Her love for children and passion for education were evident throughout her life, as she devoted herself to caring, encouraging, and advocating for students both inside and outside the classroom.

Dorie departed this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She will be remembered for her kindness, her unwavering support for others, her joyful laughter, and her willingness always to lend a helping hand.

Dorie leaves to cherish her memory her loving son, Brendan Summons of North Little Rock, Arkansas, whom she nurtured and loved dearly. She is also survived by her brothers, Ramon Terres Summons of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Cameron Summons (LaQuestia) of Little Rock, Arkansas; her nephews, Bralen Summons of Dallas, Texas, Amauri Dawkins of Maumelle, Arkansas, and Xavaier Summons of Little Rock, Arkansas; her nieces, Chasiti Summons of Maumelle, Arkansas and Alyssa Mitchell of Little Rock, Arkansas; and her great-niece, KaLiyah Busby.

She also leaves behind two special cousins, Mary Allen-Rodger (Damian) and Alexia Glover, along with a host of loving aunts, cousins, and friends.