CAROLYN JUNE “Susie” (Shewmaker) GREGG
Carolyn June “Susie” (Shewmaker) Gregg was born April 15, 1940 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and departed this life on September 30, 2023 at her home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 15 days.
She was the daughter of Hubert Riley and Molly Lee (Rayl) Shewmaker.
Susie spent her younger years in the Strasburg and Pleasant Hill area. She attended Hickory Grove and Strasburg schools.
On June 4, 1955, Susie was united in marriage with Ollie Patrick “Pat” Gregg in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. After their marriage they lived in Pleasant Hill until Pat’s job as an iron worker took them to several different states such as Washington and California. In 1966, the Gregg family moved back to Pleasant Hill to make their home. Mr. Pat Gregg passed away on July 13, 1975 and Susie continued to make her home in Pleasant Hill.
Susie worked several jobs over the years, but the “job” she loved the most was that of wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She loved her family and spent most of her time with them. Susie was seldom seen without her sister’s Betty and Darlene being at her side, they even called themselves “The Golden Girls”.
Susie enjoyed shopping, reading, traveling, especially her cruises and her yearly trip to Branson, Missouri with her family. She was actively involved with her grandchildren and attended all of their activities and sporting events.
Susie ‘s faith in God was strong and even in her last days she wanted everyone to know that she had seen her loved ones, that had passed before her, and they were waiting for her. She talked about seeing the angels and how beautiful they were. Susie was at peace and excited about “Going Home”.
In addition to her husband and parents, Susie was preceded in death by one son, Richard Bruce Gregg; one grandson, Jason French; one infant granddaughter, Haleigh LaRae Highfill; one brother Donald Gene Shewmaker; one sister, Evelyn Darlene Bush Baston and one half-sister, Wilma Owens.
She is survived by two sons, Dennis Riley Gregg of Holden, Missouri, and Gary Gregg and wife Kathy of Osawatomie, Kansas; one daughter, Eron West and husband Josh of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; three brothers, Joe Shewmaker of Olathe, Kansas, Richard Shewmaker and wife Karon, and Sammy Shewmaker and wife Karon all of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; one sister, Betty Lotspeich of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, eight grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
The family of Carolyn June “Susie” (Shewmaker) Gregg will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the funeral home with Rev. Wyatt Shanks officiating. Casket Bearers will be Dennis Gregg, Gary Gregg, Josh West, Aiden West, Kyle Miller, Mike Bush, Mark Shewmaker and Greg Watson. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
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I met Carolyn at Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. We became friends and shared Happy Time’s together. I’m thankful for the Blessed Friendship with Her.
Emileigh, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow and always.
Carolyn “Suzie” and I met at a church conference in Tulsa in 1986. Oir little girls were the same age and became friends, and so did Suzie and I.i. Although we lived in different states, Suzie and I have maintained a close friendship for many years, My husband and I traveled as often as possible to visit throughout the years.
I will miss her.bubbly personality, her sweet smile, and our tals about family and shared faith. She nspired me to be better than I am.. I will miss my dear friend.
Until we meet again, Suzie Q!!
God bless.
I met Susie when our daughters became best friends in elementary school. She was always like a second mother to my daughter Becky. She was one of the sweetest women I have ever met. I will miss her.
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