Name: Visitation for Susan REX
Start: 2020-09-17T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-09-17T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel

REX (Tate), Susan Ann Age 67, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. Susan was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1952, to Jack and Shirley (Puterbaugh) Tate. She was a graduate of Fairmont West in 1971, and attended Sinclair Community College. Susan worked for 23 years as a driver and trainer for Kettering City Schools Public Transportation. In addition, she worked in Records for the Kettering Police Department, as a secretary at NCR, as a secretary for the Kettering City School District, and a driver for 10 Wilmington Place Retirement Community. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother to her family, and a best friend to her "mermaids". She loved games and was a part of numerous card clubs and social groups. An avid quilter, who could stitch or sew just about anything, Susan was a member of her quilting group, Pieceful Stitches, enjoying her retreats and creating beautiful quilts that she shared with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Tate. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas Rex; mother, Shirley Tate; son, Andrew Rex and his wife, Tadra; daughter, Natalie Messmore and her husband, Kyle; son, Justin Rex and his wife, Stephanie; sister, Beverly Turpin and her husband, Danny; brother, John Tate and Gerri Wilson; 5 grandchildren, Jackson Messmore, Michael Messmore, Chloe Rex, Caleb Rex, and Logan Rex; nieces, Angela Carson, Jennifer Colaizzi and her husband, Dominic; great-nephew, Nikolas Carson. Family will greet friends at a Visitation Thursday, September 17, 4:00-7:00 pm, at Tobias Funeral Home, 5471 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429. Please be supportive of one another, as the family asks that masks are worn and social distancing guidelines are followed. Due to restrictions, there will be a small private Funeral Service for the family the next day. Susan will be laid to rest at Dayton Memorial Park. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. The family would like to express our thanks to the wonderful help and care given by Miami Valley Hospital and the Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio. If desired, friends may make a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, donate3.cancer.org, or the American Liver Society, liverfoundation.org. Send condolences to the family by signing the Guestbook at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 13, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan REX

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Mary Lou Shafer

September 20, 2020

Sue was a kind and caring person. Her joyful spirit and beautiful smile will always be remembered.

Bev Van Atta

September 17, 2020

Tom, Mrs. Tate and all of Susie’s family,
This is so unexpected and so very heartbreaking. Susie was one of the kindest, sweetest and loving beings I have ever known. Her smile and laughter were so contagious. She was my closest of close friends when she moved to Kettering. She always ensured we would have the best of times when together. My prayers are with you and your family during this time.

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Norma Schlosser

September 14, 2020

She was a great co-worker and we had many fun times together.

Paul Pflaum (P.J.)

September 14, 2020

I would make Sue laugh in high school with my odd ball jokes ( she'd roll her eyes) and with various antics and disturbances I would cause in class. We became "buddies" and friends at school and I enjoyed her smile, her laugh, and yes...her "eye rolling" at my antics....especially when I found myself at the attention of various teachers and principles. I ran into her a few times when I was back in town, and we sort of picked up where we left off...there were no "pregnant pauses" and I was happy and grateful that our relationship as high school friends was so easy and fun and natural and would continue as if years and years had not gone by. I am guilty of not staying in touch with her, and I grieve her passing. I will visit her when I am back in Dayton this fall, and will apologize to her for my negligence in visiting.....I'll try to explain that "life" got in the way. I think she'll understand. God bless you Sue. P.J.

Rita James

September 14, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of Sue's passing. She was my best friend in high school. She was so fun-loving and adventurous. She was a true blessing when I moved into the area in 9th grade. Sue & I watched the first man walk on the moon together! I look forward to many more fun & interesting times with her in eternity. My prayers to her family as they grieve their loss.