Susan “Suzy” Atwell, 71, of Davenport, Iowa; passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her home. Due to COVID restrictions, funeral services will be private. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 4-5pm at Weerts Funeral Home; masks are requested and please follow social distancing guidelines. Memorials in Suzy’s name may be made to Friends of Iowa CASA and ICFCRB.
Suzy was born on January 31, 1949 to Robert and Mary Beckley in Davenport, Iowa. On December 3, 1982, she married the love of her life, David Atwell, who adored her. Together they lived in Davenport, Iowa and raised their beautiful daughter, Jamie.
She loved her family with all her heart, as they did her. She always put their needs before hers. She was the glue that held the family together. She adored her daughter, granddaughters and great-grandchildren, raising them with unconditional love. She often spent her time playing with her grandchildren, decorating her house for the holidays, and planning various family gatherings. Suzy was often described by her friends as a wonderful Christian woman and this was shown often by her volunteering with different events at Church and with the kids that attended.
Those left to honor Suzy’s memory are her husband of 38 years, David; daughter Jamie Jo (Brandon) Powell-Meek; granddaughters: Amanda, Alyssa, and Isabel; great-grandchildren: Journey, Sawyer, and Morgan; her sisters Linda (Grant) Boyd and Tami Robertson; and her dog Riley.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Monty and Jamie.
