Susan Ourso Obituary

Mrs. Susan Jane Summerville Ourso. Age 61, of Lake City, Fla. died Sunday, Jan. 20, in the Shands at Lake Shore Hospital, Lake City, Fla. following a long illness.  She was a life long resident of Lake City and the daughter of L.B. and Blanche Douglas Summerville.  She retired from PCS Phosphate, White Springs, Fla. after 35 years of service as a senior secretary.  She was a graduate of Columbia High School Class of 1969, a member of the Cattleman's Association and played piano at  Pine Grove Baptist Church, Lulu Baptist Church and Bethlehem Baptist Church for many years.  She is survived by her husband, Larry J. Ourso, Sr. of Lake City, Fla.:  One beloved son, Andy (Dana) Garland of Lake City, Fla.:  Her mother, Blanche Strickland of Lake City, Fla.:  Three sisters, Betty Holliday, Sandra O'Neal, Celia (Charlie) Douberly all of Lake City, Fla.:  One brother, Terry (Dottie) Summerville of Atlanta, Ga.:  Three grandchildren, Drew, Dara and Max Gaylard:  One niece, Amber L. (Nathan) Meade:  Two nephews, Mayse W. (Lisa) Holliday, II and Kenneth O. Holliday:  Seven stepchildren, Laura (Dale) Brown, Larry J. (Debbie) Ourso, Jr., Lonnie L. (Lisa) Ourso, Lynette (Walter) Barker, Lorelle (Dale) Thibodeaux, Loilta (Frank) Wilson and Lanya Ourso all of Plaquemine, La.:  12 step-grandchildren , one great step-granddaughter.  Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M., Thursday, Jan 24, in the Chapel of Guerry Funeral Home with Sister Judy Fair officiating.  Interment will be in Douglas Cemetery, Union County, Fla.  Visitation will be from 5 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, Jan. 23, at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 2659 S.W. Main Blvd., Lake City, Fla. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
www.guerryfuneralhome.net

Published by Lake City Reporter on Jan. 22, 2013.
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Celia, so very sorry for the lost of Susan,She will always be missed, She was a great cousin,and a great friend to me.She is now with god up in heaven,and she is in no more pain.We love each and every one of you,I will keep you in my prayers,Love always Marylou BrownRobinson.

MaryLou Brown (Robinson)

January 25, 2013

Susan and I were high school friends, such a sweet girl. My condolences to her family.

Cheryl Huff (Kelly)

January 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Nevin & Renee Markham

January 24, 2013

Rest in peace sweet cousin. I 'll always love and remember you.

Sherry (Brown) Lanfear

January 23, 2013

What a blessing to have know you. You will be dearly missed.
In the arms of angels resting in the house of our Lord.

Kimberly Veleta / DL Thomas Ranch

January 23, 2013

I was sorry to hear this morning of Susan'a passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. We worked together at Swift Creek in the 1980s. I have great memories of those times. She gave me a nickname that only a few will understand, "the feral spectre". God's speed Susan.

Mike Daigle

January 23, 2013

Cecila-so sorry for the loss of your Sister--my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Peggy Fivenson

January 23, 2013

So for your loss. Dianne Davis Greene

Dianne Davis- Greene

January 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Celia, and your family.

Cathy Bedford

January 22, 2013

RIP, my dear friend and co-worker. We had many great times together at Oxy that I will never forget. Also at the Douglas Cemetery annual yard working. My condolences to the family.

Martha Fielder

January 22, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Susan's passing, the passing of a former classmate. My condolences to the family.

Jim Young

January 22, 2013

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