Carolyn Sue McPherson, 77, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2019 after a lengthy battle and strong fight with ovarian cancer. She was born January 9, 1942 in Alva, Oklahoma to Samuel Neil and Evia Dorcus (Shreeve) Houston. She was affectionately known to the world as “Sue-Sue”. Sue obtained her teaching certificate from Northwestern University, graduated from The University of Oklahoma with her Bachelor’s degree, and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Oklahoma City University. She taught in many places: Moore, Oklahoma; Borrego Pass, New Mexico on a Navajo Indian Reservation; Garland, Texas; Midwest City, Oklahoma; and Choctaw, Oklahoma. Sue wrote a book, titled “Kindergarten Cooking,” while teaching in Moore. Sue-Sue was an avid supporter of the Choctaw/Nicoma Park Performing Arts, and attended many artistic performances in the community. Sue has always been known to be the most passionate at what she does as a strong woman, fearless leader, and she impacted many lives in her endeavors. Sue will be remembered as an ever optimistic and generous person who was always loving in her approach to others, and never judgmental. Sue’s favorite hobbies were reading, playing cards, participating in The Red Hat Society, and traveling with her best friends. Sue was a devoted member of The Choctaw Church of Christ for many years attending every service and event as well as providing a helpful hand at any opportunity.
Sue-Sue is survived by her children: Koleen Paschal and husband Mike, Shawn McGuire and wife Enid, Susan Southerland and husband Don, Curt McPherson and wife Bandi, Cassi Lowrey and husband Terry, Johnny Rowlett and wife Tracy, and Gary Rowlett and wife Brenda; grandchildren: Tabitha Gordon, Terrah Hardy, Kirsten Paschal-Wilson and partner Ashton, Michael Southerland and wife Charity, Talin Evans and husband Michael, Cody, Brynn, and Trey McPherson, Tristan Lowrey, and Cayden Lowrey; great-grandchildren: Mikaylee, Caden, Maggie, McPherson, Owen, Leah, Anna, Adam, and Aron; siblings: Corky, Wanda, Judy, Sam, and Janice; and a multitude of cousins, friends, and other family members who will miss her dearly. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Evia; brother, Alan Houston; Bill Rowlett; and husband, Terry McPherson.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00P.M., Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Choctaw Church of Christ, 14998 E. Reno Ave., Choctaw, OK 73020. Interment will follow directly at Elmwood Cemetery, Choctaw, OK
