Susan Elizabeth Shingler Valdosta, Georgia Obituary

Susan Elizabeth Shingler

Susan Elizabeth Shingler, 71, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Fellowship Home following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 30, 1949, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Vinson and Ruth Shingler and moved to Valdosta with her family when she was six months old. She went to the Valdosta City Schools and graduated from Valdosta State College. She moved to Atlanta and taught school before going to work for Southern Bell. She later returned to Valdosta to be closer to her family taught at the Lanier County Elementary School until declining health forced her into early retirement. Susan was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Valdosta. She is survived by her sister, Sally Kurrie; nieces and nephews and their spouses, Thompson and Stephanie Kurrie, Lee Kurrie, and Mary Margaret and John Williams, and several great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her niece, Elizabeth Rhymes Kurrie. The family appreciates the care and love from her long-time caretakers, Charlie Mae Maxwell and Tamika Maxwell and the staff at Fellowship Home. A graveside service for Susan Elizabeth Shingler will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Susan can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org, or the First United Methodist Church of Valdosta, 109 W. Valley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane.
August 30, 1949 - September 9, 202008/30/194909/09/2020
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LisaStrickland
September 13, 2020
I worked with Susie in Lanier for several years. She taught 5th grade, and I taught 4th grade so we shared the same hall of students. She was always pleasant and could be quite comical. 😊 May the family find peace and comfort in all of the precious memories you hade... Continue Reading
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Nicole Lee
September 13, 2020
Our condolences on the passing of Ms. Shingler. She was such a sweet lady and an amazing teacher. Nicole (Paulk) Lee and family
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Ida Little
September 12, 2020
Though I did not stay in touch with Susie after junior high, she was special enough that I always remember her with warmth and affection as one of the nicest, most genuine friends I had in my teens. My thoughts are with you all, Ida Little
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Glenda Ward
September 12, 2020
Sally, I wish I had known about Suzi’s passing. I would certainly have come to her service. I loved her and working with her was always exciting. She had a heart of gold and knew how to tell people the truth without making them feel bad. Many prayers for you and her niec... Continue Reading
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Lynn Moran Williams
September 11, 2020
Susie was a such sweet person. I remember her smile and sweet spirit from high school and from VSC days. She will be missed here on earth, but she is now free from pain and LIVING in the glorious light of her Savior! Hallelujah for her! But those left behind still hurt a... Continue Reading
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Mary Beth Farmer
September 10, 2020
Sally, I am so sorry to read of Suzi’s passing. We had many fun times together! I will always treasure the years we taught together. I will be praying for comfort for your family. Love, Mary Beth Farmer
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Lauren Tudor
September 10, 2020
Sally, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. There are many happy and loving memories between our families. So, so many memories.... Sending my love, Lauren Smith Tudor
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Justin Anderson
September 10, 2020
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Louis Polonsky
September 10, 2020
Sally - I just heard of Susie’s passing. We of the Class of 1967 have such wonderful memories of her - and Mary Young, who I know will deliver a beautiful eulogy, will be speaking for all of us tomorrow. Be well, be safe, and may Susie Rest In Peace and her memory be a... Continue Reading
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