Sue Schroth, age 81, passed away December 3rd in Dallas, Texas, after a hospitalization for pneumonia. Sue was born September 26, 1939, to Naomi and Gilbert Wright in Alexandria. She was a graduate of Alexandria High School class of 1957. Sue graduated as a registered nurse from St. Vincent School of Nursing in Indianapolis. In 1986, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She worked with geriatric patients for the entirety of her career. Sue was a blessing to her patients, their families and her co-workers. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Konrad Schroth, of Dallas and her six children – Ben (Dallas), Joe (Knoxville, TN), Valarie (New York), Jessica (Dallas), Melissa (Dallas), and Molly (Dallas.). She is Nana to nine living grandchildren – Kelly, Jeremy, Austin, Ian, Andrew and Jacob. Sue was preceded in death by her granddaughter Abigail. Sue leaves numerous siblings, nieces and nephews whom she deeply loved. Burial will take place at Parkview in Alexandria, with a gathering of family and friends to be planned in the future.
In lieu of flowers, Sue’s family requests donations to Nana’s “happy place”, the Richardson Public Library. They may be reached at 972-744-4350 or email [email protected].
“Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift – there is nothing small about it. “– Florence Nightingale.
