She was born on May 28, 1950 in Chardon, Ohio to Raymond Earl Dunning and Anna Hulowa.
Susan is survived by her sister, Linda L. Detwiler, three daughters, Suzanna Burleson,
Rebecca Chavez and Rachel Prelog, as well as eight grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, Reid, Paige, Scarlett, Noelle, Everly and Nolan. Her husband, Granvill Harold Nettles, preceded her in death.