Susan Griswell, 68, went to rest in her eternal home on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born Wednesday, December 19, 1956 to the late Carlos and Lillie Catherine Lambert in Savannah, TN. She worked for several McNairy County, TN nursing homes and rehabilitation centers as a certified nursing assistant. Susan loved gardening and her favorite dog, Miley.
Mrs. Griswell was welcomed home by her parents; sister, Cynthia Jane Lambert; niece, Jo Etta Bain; son-in-law, Brian Thrasher; and her best friend, Lisa Rodgers.
Mrs. Griswell leaves behind her legacy; husband, Billie Martin; daughters, Christina Olivo (Raul), Martha Ray (Andrew) and Michelle Thrasher; sisters, Carla Lynn and Robin Wyatt; grandchildren, Joshua Olivo, Alicia Olivo, Carter Ray, Harrison Ray, Cody Sullivan (Rachel), and Hunter Sullivan (Paige); seven great-grandchildren; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
There is a Celebration of Life Service scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025 beginning at one o'clock in the afternoon at McPeters Funeral Home with Bro. Warren Jones officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at eleven o'clock in the morning until service time. Mrs. Griswell will be laid to rest in Henry Cemetery following the service.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Sanctuary Hospice House or Tupelo Nursing and Rehab in Tupelo, MS.
The family would like to send a special "Thank you" to the nursing staff of The Sanctuary Hospice House and Tupelo Nursing and Rehab.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com for the Griswell family.
The family has entrusted the care for the arrangements with the staff of McPeters Funeral Directors.
