Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.   Matthew 5:4

Although I am saddened that Susan is no longer with us, I am comforted and find peace when I think of her....her laughter, her love for her family, and me. 
It was only seven years ago or more when I first met Susan, my cousin, although we spoke on the phone several times prior to coming face to face. We affectionately called each other "Sister-Cousin",  because not only did we claim each other as sisters in the  worldly view, but spiritually, because both of us  professed Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. So, I can have joy in knowing that we will see each other again, where there is no more pain, sickness nor sorrow.
I am thankful for the special conversations we shared. We laughed together, encouraged one another and prayed for one another and our family. She always asked how everyone was doing with genuine concern. Not only my children, but my siblings and their children  and grandchildren! I am thankful that she was able to come to the family reunion in 2018. She had a ball! 
In closing family, on behalf of my husband, Neal, our sons Robert and Sean, and all of your cousins in the Deaderick family, I pray that in time, you will be comforted by the good memories you shared with your Mom, and that God's peace will be upon you. We love all of you. God bless you.

From the moment I met Ms. Susie, I knew she was a special person.  She loved her family and friends and doted on her granddaughter,  Aubreigh.  She was a source of encouragement, support, and a good laugh, even while working through problems of her own.   I will miss her terribly, but I am especially grateful that she is no longer suffering.  I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and hope their best memories comfort them at this time.

I met Susan in 1983 at Chicago State University and she became my  Big sister instantaneously. She made me Kandi’s Godmother a role that I don’t take lightly, and just loved her and Paul Nydia dearly. She was a true friend,  who reminded me hoe much she and God loved me on a regular basis. She loved her children and her friends dearly and was no question you felt it in her presence, hearing her voice it was evident how much you meant to her. Susan your beautiful loving spirit and lessons on friendship and sisterhood that I shared with you and Missy (Charmaine) will never be forgotten , it was a honor to be your little Sis and I got Kandi as her Godmother and Paul and Nadi as Auntie forever❤️ Gone but never ever forgotten always in my heart love you Sis ...........

When I was an infant and Suzie was 3, years old, she came to see my mom, on her own, as we lived in the apartment below Suzie and her family. 
She asked my mom if she could put her baby away so they could talk.
From that day forward Suzie and my mom formed a close and special bond.
Suzie was loving, caring, outgoing and determined. 
She loved those she surrounded herself with, and whatever she put her mind to, nothing could stop her.
Much love to Paul, Kandi and Nadia.  Your mom is with you still.

On behalf of the Bridgeforth  Family,  we want to send love and prayers to Susan and her family.  Our families have been entertwined for more than 50 years.  We are so sorry for your loss and please know that we are all here for you May God bless you and keep you at this time.

My Sister is at peace, able to share her tremendous ability to love with the universe. I know that she is receiving a rousing welcome from the ancestors, but most of all she heard the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”  My Sis is safe in the Arms of Jesus. 

I love you and will carry you in my heart each and everyday of my life. 

Rest well my beautiful sister in Christ! Amazing friend, teacher, daughter, mother and seeker of TRUTH! You fought every "battle" you faced with quiet grace and dignity. Well done good and faithful servant! Your  legacy of the POWER OF PRAYER, will live on through all of the lives you touched!

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald and Sudie Blackmore, (Susan Friends) wish to share thoughts in this time of the Family's Loss.  We Pray for all. 

OBITUARY

Susan Williams Donnelly

13 March, 1957 – 29 November, 2019

Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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