Susan K. Beeler

Susan K. Beeler, 72, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017, after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister and friend to many. Born March 28, 1945, in Phoenix, AZ. Daughter of James and Ruth (Stam) Tennyson. She was employed at the Epilepsy Foundation for many years and retired in 2016. She found great enjoyment in flowers especially roses, gardening, making crafts, baking, watching crime shows and most importantly spending time with her family.

She leaves behind children, Kimberly, Angela, Carl and Daniel (Wilma); grandchildren, Charles (Kristal) Beeler, Dallas Beeler, Ashley (Kwame) Wills, Charity Beeler, Krystal Beeler, Akiko Foreman; great-grandchildren, Jason, Jordan, Amari, Myshawn, Kyler, Sincere, Corrae; siblings, Linda (Gary) Tennyson, Peggy (Lee) Tennyson, Thomas (Debbie) Tennyson, David Hedden. Predeceased by her parents; brother, Steven Tennyson.

Funeral Service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 12 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Visitation at 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, August 11 at Sunset Funeral Home. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. To share a condolence visit www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com