She was born to the late Fred and Mary Catherine Henning, January 31, 1956 in Birmingham, Alabama. Susie graduated from John Carroll Catholic School in 1974 and received her nursing degree from Southern Union State Community College in 1993.
She is survived by her four children Katie Lunsford, Guy Lunsford, Tom Lunsford, and Patrick Lunsford of The United States Air Force. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Corgan Lunsford and Emily Sims. Emily and her husband Brandon even gave her a great-grandchild, Aliyah Sims. She wouldn't want us to forget her favorite housemate, Ginger, an eight-year-old Golden Retriever.
Susie was an amazing mom to not only her biological children, but to all children. Her funny, kind, and warm heart touched everybody who crossed her path. Her whole adult life she has taken care of everybody, which is evident in her choice of career as a pediatric nurse. She had a smile that would light up a room and a great sense of humor, even if sometimes only her kids understood. It was always a treat when someone else finally realized just how funny she really was. She loved her family and her friends and made sure to tell us every chance she got. Even up to the end of her life, she constantly tried to make sure her children and those near her were okay.
As a testament to her caring nature, those who could ran to her side in her final hours. She was surrounded by her children, her siblings, cousins who were more than just family, and friends. She even made friends out of the staff who cared for her the best they could. Always making sure others were taken care of, acknowledged and felt like they mattered. We all mattered to her, and you did too. She was strong in her faith; it carried her well through all phases of this life and comforted her as she moved on to the next phase.
A Rosary and viewing will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Ridout Valley Chapel Funeral Home in Homewood. A second visitation will be held, briefly, before the Funeral Service at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 12 - 12:30 p.m., respectfully. The burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery following the ceremony.
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