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Sue Madden

1931 - 2017

Sue Madden obituary, 1931-2017, Buda, TX

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park

6300 West William Cannon Drive

Austin, Texas

Sue Madden Obituary

MADDEN, Sue LaVoyce Miller Sue LaVoyce Miller Madden was called to Heaven on September 29, 2017 at 5:37 p.m. with her loving family by her side at her home in Buda, Texas. Sue was born on September 4, 1931 in Edcouch, Texas to Raymond Herman Miller and Esther Elizabeth (Scheideman) Miller. Sue graduated a year early from high school, married, and ran the office side of Madden Masonry, who built HEB stores and shopping centers across Texas. She was a longtime and active member of the PTA, Garden Club of Austin, State Federation Porcelain Art Clubs of Texas (President 1989-1990), and International Porcelain Artists and Teachers. Sue was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Esther Miller, her sister, Perry Jo Miller Hare, her husband of 58 years Earl Madden, and her grandson Nathan Shea Harper. She is survived by children, Earlene Pantel of Phoenix, AZ, Brenda Harper (Tommy) of Buda, TX, and Eddie Madden (Janice) of Dripping Springs, TX; grandchildren, Amber Harper, Sarah Hylander (David), Emily Madden, Joshua Harper (Tana), Trey Madden; great-grandchildren Parker Hylander, Luke Hylander, and Roarke Harper; sisters, Dolores Miller Wood of Grand Prairie, TX, Jakie Miller Shields of Mission, TX, Jimmy Miller (Doris) of Weslaco, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Dr. Azim Shekarchi and his nurse Fran, Nurse Laurel Anderson and CNA Anna Champion from A-Med Hospice, special friend Laura Orina Snodgrass, as well as to Sue's beloved caregiver, Mary Negrete. The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M., Friday October 6, 2017 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel with Steve Collins officiating. Interment will be at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park. Please join the family for a reception afterwards. Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com

Published by Austin American-Statesman from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6, 2017.
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Tommy, I remember your Mom and the party we played at for her honor, and just speaking with her each time I got to see her. I know she enjoyed her life around her kids and grandkids and more. I look at this picture of her and see a happy person. I am so sorry for your loss. Al Dressen

October 26, 2017

We still remember always wanting to go to the Maddens house first to get popcorn balls on Halloween before they were all gone !! We sure have missed y'all living up the street !! Would love to see all of you !! So so sorry for your loss !!

The Houstons

October 6, 2017

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