Ruth Elizabeth "Susie" Lacy's Obituary
Ruth Elizabeth “Susie” Lacy, age 82, formerly of Ada, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, August 31st, 2023.
Susie was born September 29th, 1940, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to Fred and Ruth Philemon.
She lived in North Carolina for much of her life, in the Cornelius and Winston-Salem areas, respectively. She relocated to Ada, OK a little over a decade prior to her death.
Susie was a very much-loved mother, grandmother and friend. She will be especially remembered for her kindness, generosity, wit and fiery spirit.
Susie is survived by her children, Lisa Lael of Winston-Salem, NC and Lori Spann of Ada, OK; sister-in-law Kitty Tucker, brother-in-law Tom (Sue) Lacy, sister-in-law Pat Philemon; and four grandchildren, Mackenzie Lael, Connor Spann, Lacy Spann and Jackson Spann.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Lacy, parents Fred and Ruth Philemon, four siblings, Fred, William (Jeanette), Forrest and Doris Philemon, in-laws Leo Sr. and Kate Lacy, brother-in-law Leo Lacy, and son-in-law Dalton Spann.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 14th, at 11a.m. at the Mount Zion Community Cemetery in Cornelius, North Carolina.
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