Patricia Anne Starlin Sumner died at her Point Dume home July 7. She was 61.
Sumner was born on Nov. 11, 1949 in Santa Monica. A lifelong Malibu resident, her family said she loved the town and the beach. She also loved her horses and spending time with her grandchildren.
Sumner attended Webster Elementary, Juan Cabrillo Elementary, Our Lady of Malibu and Santa Monica High schools, as well as Santa Monica College.
“Patty will be greatly missed by all who knew her,” Sumner’s sister Mary Ellen Junkins wrote.
Sumner died of a longtime illness with her caregiver and sister Mary Ellen Junkins, her nephew Sean and close friends and caregivers at her side.
No services will take place in accordance with Sumner’s wishes.
Donations can be made in Sumner’s name to Our Lady of Malibu School or any charity of one’s choice.