Suzie (Susan Clayman) was one of the kindest person I ever knew to grace a bridge table. 

She, along with Eldon, her husband, put on great bridge tournaments in Morganton, NC for several years. My husband and I enjoyed these tournaments greatly. The work that Suzie put into the planning of these tournaments with great and plentiful food and hospitality will never ever be surpassed. Thank you, Suzie fora ll this work and for the memories provided.  You are greatly missed by those who remember you. If there were more people like Suzie and Eldon in the bridge world, it would be a better world in which to live and play the difficult game of bridge.
Linda Delzell 

Eldon, Reiner and I are so sorry, we just heard about Susie.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eldon, I was sorry to hear about Suzie.  I've always appreciated the support and friendship you both have given to my mother, Mary Lou, even after she moved from the Hickory area.  She always enjoyed your company...and the bridge playing too.  My kids will always cherish the memories of caddying the bridge tournaments for you as well.

Eldon,
My condolences on your loss.  I'll remember Susie as a fun loving person who was always cheerful.  She will be missed.

Eldon, Susie will be sorely missed. She was always the smiling face at the partnership table. I am sorry for your loss.

Susie was a special friend to me because she kept the memory of my brother alive. She was a thoughtful, generous soul who continually shared her home and joy of life. So many have been blessed by knowing her.

Sorry to hear about your loss of a very special person. May God give you comfort and peace through this difficult time.
Bob Parlier, Hickory

Dear Eldon

The bridge world will miss Susie and her gracious personality and happy smile.
I am so very sorry for your loss... and ours.
You have many many friends in the bridge community and we will all be there for you .

With deep sympathy and much respect,
Carol Fralin Robey

So sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family .May GOD give you peace and comfort in the days and months ahead. Susie was a wonderful person .

Susie was so special and dear friend of ours and yours as well Eldon. Our sympathy and love go to the entire family. Susie has shared with us pictures and experiences of all the family, of which she was so proud. Our sincerest sympathy and warm thoughts coming your way. 
                                   Will Williams and John Buchanan (Richmond, VA)

Susie was such a dear friend to us while she lived in Midland.  She was so friendly and caring and just plain fun to be around. We have wonderful memories of the time we spent with her.  She was a beautiful person.  We send you our deepest sympathy.

George and I are so sorry, Susie will be missed.  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we send you our love.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Those we love remain with us,
 for love itself lives on.
And cherished memories never fade
 because a loved one's gone …

Those we love can never be
 more than a thought apart.
For as long as there is memory,
 they'll live on in the heart.

OBITUARY

Susan Clayman

2 October, 1945 – 29 June, 2014

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