Hatsuko (Susie) was born on October 9, 1932, in Motobu-cho, Okinawa. After meeting the love of her life, Joe B. Conger (J.B.), while he was stationed in Okinawa, the two married on January 4, 1956. Soon after, they moved to the United States, where they raised three beautiful daughters: Betty Sue, Bonnie Mae, and JoAnn.
Throughout their life together, J.B. and Hatsuko emphasized the importance of family and love, relishing in family gatherings and holidays. They celebrated 35 years of devoted marriage before his untimely passing in 1991.
Laughter and joy highlighted her life. Hatsuko loved family, cooking, going to Church and Bible study with her friends, the beach, dancing, Elvis, gardening, and flowers. She was funny and fun and had a zest for life and held onto it with grit, grace, and joy.
Hatsuko was predeceased by her husband, Joe Conger, her son-in-law, Steven O’Neal, her parents and several siblings. She is survived by her daughters: Betty Woods (Irving), Bonnie O’Neal (Matt Jones), JoAnn Conger, brother: Toku Nakada (Susan), grandchildren: Kandi Pipp (Dan), Stephanie O’Neal (Justin Stout), Ashley Peake (Sean), Tori Brown, Mikayla Townsend, and Jada Townsend, and great grandchildren: Trinity Torres (Carlos), Logan Pipp, and Jaxson Pipp and great, great grandchild: Sebastian Torres.
The family will miss their Mema, but will continue to share her stories, her love, and her legacy.
A visitation for Hatsuko will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Stowers Funeral Home, 401 West Brandon Blvd., Brandon, Florida 33511, followed by a funeral service from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.StowersFH.com for the Conger family.
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