Glenwood, Arkansas
1950 - 2007
Mrs. Sue McGrew, age 56, of Glenwood, passed from this life on Thursday, January 18, 2007. She was born August 27, 1950, in Odessa, Texas to Cecil and Maurita Stroope.
She was a member of Trinity Holiness Church of Glenwood where she taught the Beginners Sunday School Class for thirty-five years. She was an excellent homemaker and served as cashier for the family owned “McGrew Auction Service.” She was also a member of the board of directors for Montgomery County Heritage House Museum. She was predeceased by her mother, Maurita Stroope.
She is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years, Kenny McGrew; one son and daughter-in-law, Kenny Ray and Mary McGrew; one daughter and son-in-law, Gretchen and Tharold Cottrell; four grandchildren, Skyler and Colton McGrew, Samantha and Laura Cottrell, all of Glenwood; her father, Cecil Stroope and wife, Patsy of Mount Ida; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Norma and Maurice Robinson of Benton and Kay Stroope of Helena; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Joyce Stroope of Black Springs and Bill and Angie Stroope of Brighton, Tennessee; also, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 20, 2007, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Davis-Smith Funeral Home in Glenwood. The service will be Sunday, January 21, 2007, at 2:00 PM, at Trinity Holiness Church in Glenwood with Bro. Sammy Cottrell and Bro. Bill Wakley officiating.
Pallbearers are Jim and Bill Stroope, Eddie McGrew, Alan and Chad Moore, Maurice Robinson, C. J. Davis, and Lyndel Williams.
Honorary pallbearers are Skyler and Colton McGrew, Samantha and Laura Cottrell, Montgomery County Heritage House Museum Board, Dick and Carolyn Masek, Terry and Lisa Whitley, Dr. Charles Lattuada and staff at Mercy Cancer Center, and all of her Sunday School children.
Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery, under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Guest registry is at www.davissmithfuneralhome.com.
Kenny, Kenny Ray & Gretchen,
Just wanted to let you know that I am still thinking of you every day and praying that God will give you grace to make it through - one day at a time - until we all meet on the other side where the Saviour will wipe the tears from our eyes. Love You!!
LaJeanna Toliver
February 15, 2007 | Sapulpa, OK
Kenny - I must tell you that my favorite memory of Sue is and always will be the following. When I really didn't know you guys very well. You were getting ready for an auction in the Martin Bldg and I was getting ready for a big dinner party. One of my passions is dishes and I ran in to see if you would have any "Butter Pats" - when Sue said, "Oh we never have them because I take them." I laughed and gave her a bad time. The next day you stopped by and brought me a huge bag of them for my...
Jan Martin
February 13, 2007 | Glenwood, AR
Kenny & family: I am sorry I am so late in sending my sympathies. My heart & prayers are with you during this time of adjustment without your partner, mother, and grandmother. In reading all the entries of this guest book... my what a wonderful legacy she has left on this old world. Sue is in a much better place now and has no pain or suffering. I have never forgotten the early years at Mt. Tabor, nor will I in the future. God will take care of you.
Teresa Rowton
February 08, 2007 | Hot Springs, AR
Brother Kenny,
I am so sad that you have lost your best friend and your only love for so very long. I always felt love and kindness from her when I went to school so long ago. She blessed my life and helped me in so many ways. Thank you for sharing her with so many children, she was a blessing. Give my love to Gretchen and her family. I am so very sorry for your loss, she was a treasure and her memory always will be a treasure.
Marie (Crandell) Johnson
January 28, 2007 | Ridgecrest, CA
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Ricky & Kathy
January 27, 2007 | Johnson
Kenny & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these times. Sorry I couldn't attend the viewing or funeral but my mother in law passed away the day after Sue. I thought about you all and will continue too. May God put his arms around you and keep you.
Royce Pate
January 25, 2007 | Atehns, AR
Kenny Mcgrew
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this diffult time.
Glenn and Elizabeth Efird (We bought the property at 900 Yukon Pass back in Feb 2006)
Glenn & Elizabeth Efird
January 23, 2007 | Hot Springs, AR
Dear Kenny McGrew Family: I always admired Miss Sue's pleasant, professional patience at that hectic desk at the Happy John Building. It just won't be the same without her. We just heard of your loss today and were so saddened for those of us left in this world. I can just see her sitting at the Pearly Gates, helping look up names in the Book of Life! She would be so kind and patient. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. You will always miss her in this world but the pain...
Beth Maxey
January 23, 2007 | Rosboro, AR
Kenny, Kenny Ray & Gretchen,
I was so sad to learn of your loss. Sue was a sweet person and I know how much she will be missed by all of you and her family of many friends. Hold on to all those beautiful memories until you see her again.
Ann, Todd, & Marla Tidwell
January 23, 2007 | Glenwood, AR
