Susan Marie Garrett

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Joanne Zeller Nelson and a daughter, Theresa Marie Garrett.

She is survived by Gary, her loving husband of 44 years, daughter Cathy (Tom) Talbott of League City, Texas and son, Steve Garrett of Corpus Christi, Texas. She is survived by sisters Carol (Harley) Coggins of Aransas Pass, Texas, and Barbara (Greg) Steere of Corpus Christi, one brother, Mike Nelson of Yankton, South Dakota.

She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Dylan and Charley Garrett and nephew, Alex Steere, all of Corpus Christi in addition to numerous other family and friends.

Susan was a beautiful person, always thinking more of others than herself. She and Gary had a very special relationship. In 1975, they opened Gary Office Machines where they worked closely together until her illness. Susan was talented in many crafts; sewing, cooking, and was a Master Gardener. Just prior to her death, after seeing paintings her young granddaughter had done, Susan decided she would like to try, and accomplished that also. Through the years, she and Gary entertained many friends and family at their weekend retreat on Lake Corpus Christi, where she also served as Mayor of Lakeside, Texas. They both rode Harley Davidson motorcycles and were members of Ladies of Harley and HOG Group.

She will be greatly missed by all who were recipients of her love, loyalty, and sense of humor. She was the strength of the family.

A rosary and communion service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 3513 Cimarron Blvd. Burial will be at a later time.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.

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Arrangements under the direction of Cage-Mills Funeral Directors, Corpus Christi, TX.