Betty Sue “Susie” Mack was born April 12, 1956 in Anawalt, West Virginia and departed this life on February 9, 2018 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 61 years, 9 months and 28 days.
She was the daughter of John Edward and Eleanor Virginia (Hancock) Terry.
While Susie was still a young child, the Terry family left West Virginia and moved to Grandview, Missouri, where Susie attended school and graduated from Grandview Senior High School in 1974.
On July 19, 1974, Susie was united in marriage with Luther Louis Mack in Kansas City, Missouri and to this union two sons, John Louis and Joseph Lee were born.
In 1976, Susie and Luther moved to Cleveland, Missouri to make their home.
Susie was office manager for Willey’s Disposal for over 36 years. She was a member of the Elizabeth Chapter, Order of The Eastern Star of Belton, Missouri and Past Worthy Matron of O.E.S of Cleveland, Missouri.
Susie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt, her entire life revolved around her family and their wants and needs. She spent her whole life taking care of those she loved and touched the lives of anyone she met.
Susie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eleanor Terry; one brother, James Edward Terry, and one sister, Sandra Lee Sullivan.
She is survived by her husband Luther Mack of the home; two sons, John Louis Mack of Kansas City, Missouri and Joseph Lee Mack of Prairie Village, Kansas; three brothers, Bill Terry and wife Etta, and Charlie Terry all of Lockwood, Missouri, and Donny Terry and wife Shannon of Cleveland, Missouri; two sisters, Rose Ann High and husband David of Cleveland, Missouri, and Donna Louise Schow and husband Lyle of Harrisonville, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many loving friends.
Celebration of Life and Funeral Service for Susie Mack will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Cleveland, Missouri with Pastor Linda Sturdevant officiating. Casket Bearers will be Matt High, Tony Ray, Kirby High, Charlie Terry, Bill Terry, and Donny Terry. Burial will be in West Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Cleveland, Missouri.
In Memory of Betty Sue “Susie” Mack, the family suggests contributions to one of the following causes: Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City, 8900 State Line Road, #333, Leawood, KS 66206, or Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64137.
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I am so sorry for the loss of suzie. I never got to meet her in person but I had many conversations with her over the phone. Our phone calls always started with work but we would always end up talking about this or that. She was such a wonderful person and would always ask about me after I moved away. Suzie you will be greatly missied. God bless.
Luther I am so sorry about Susie condolences to you and the boys and family
Saddened by the lose of your strong and beautiful wife and mother. My deepest condolences.
As Winnie the Pooh once said “If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together..there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we’re apart.. I’ll always be with you.”
Just take a minute to let that quote soak in as it is very powerful in its simplicity and was a quote that I recently shared with Susie in an email.
Believe it or not, WE…you and me …the family and friends of Susie Mack have become her collective legacy by the simple fact that we – as her family and friends – have survived her. And, if – as we claim – we truly love Susie, we will treat this responsibility with the utmost dedication and commitment as the things that we say and do – positive AND negative – reflect on Susie.
Lost??? You feel lost?…You feel that you have lost your “reference” in life…or your “purpose” in life?
No, you friends and family of Susie Mack, you are not lost nor have you lost your purpose. As the voice in your GPS might say “Recalculating”…By simply refocusing on the memories that we carry in our hearts and minds of Susie and committing to carrying on her standard – similar to how we carry the cross of our Saviour Jesus Christ, – we will have regained our “reference” AND our “purpose” and – simultaneously – fulfilled our responsibility as the good stewards of the legacy of that remarkable little lady…Susie Mack…by giving witness to her and the legacy that she left for us. Can you think of a memorial more fitting to Susie than her living on through our good deeds?
I ask that God will give us the collective strength and wisdom to carry on Susie’s legacy, that God will bless each and every one of you with His Grace and that God will bless Susie and welcome her into His Kingfom. .
Thank you, Susie and God bless you with his grace.
[Cry when you need to…laugh when you can.]
Dear Family, though your hearts are heavy with pain right now, know that your heavenly Father did not leave you without hope. Revelation 21:4; Hosea 13:14. My sincere condolences for the loss of your dear loved one.
Joey, Luther and John…so sorry for the loss of wonderful Susie.
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