Susie was born on February 03, 1960 to Leonard and Helen Gleason in Harlingen, Texas. She was raised with six siblings: four sisters: Carole, Jennifer, Cindi and Melanie, two brothers; Michael and Christopher who have proceeded her in death. Her father served in the United States Air Force so her family did travel a lot.
Susie’s family were very close and then she became a mother to her three children: Elishia, Daniel and Joshua. Family was everything to her. Susie's children blessed her with five grandchildren: James Michael, Taylor, Austin, Kaleb and Lyla.
Anyone who knew Susie knew that her family and friends were her world. Her happy places were Ocean City, NJ and Las Vegas, NV where her family would meet every May for vacation.
Susie worked for the US Postal Service for the last 25 years before she became ill. Prior to working for the US Postal Service, Susie worked in the Construction Industry as an “Administrative Assistant” and for Target.
Susie loved her title as “Nana”. Her grandchildren were her “Babies”. At the end of her journey, family dinners at “Aunt Jenner’s” house was what her and her family looked forward too.
Susie is survived by her daughter; Elishia (James) Chavaria, sons; Daniel (Lindsey) Almeida and Joshua Welch, sisters; Carole (Robert) Phelps, Jennifer (Richard) Baker, Cindi (John) Kurtz and Melanie Gleason, grandchildren; James Michael, Taylor, Austin, Kaleb and Lyla.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory many nieces, nephews, bonus children and grandchildren as well as lifelong friends whom were like family to her.
Proceeded in death by her parents; Leonard and Helen, brothers; Michael and Christopher.
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