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Susan McAfee Obituary
Susan McAfee
January 7, 1950 - August 16, 2017
Susan McAfee went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2017.
Susan (Palmquist) McAfee was born January 7, 1950, in Tracy, California. She grew up in Tracy, the fourth of five sisters. She went to college at Fresno State University, where she met her husband, Richard McAfee.
She began teaching after college but took a break while her two children were young. When she went back to teaching, she landed in the special education field, which she found she loved. She spent the rest of her career in special education, mostly as a Resource English teacher at Centennial High School. She had a big heart for her students and loved working with them.
In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, watching movies, and researching her family's genealogy. But most of all, she loved spoiling her grandson. She loved her family more than anything. She looked forward to her annual sister reunions and weekly lunches/dinners with her kids. She was always a source of encouragement for her kids, constantly believing in and supporting them.
She was a woman of faith and active in several bible studies through the years. She truly loved the Lord and was a great example for those around her.
She will be missed by many.
Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Minnie Palmquist; husband, Richard McAfee; and sister, Donna Fogh. She is survived by sister, Sharon Knoles; sister, Joy Sagaser; sister and brother-in-law Terri and Bobby Fagundes; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Gustavo Villanueva; son, Adam McAfee; and grandson, Richard Francisco Villanueva.
Services will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Chapel, 3700 River Blvd., Saturday, August 26 at 10:00 am. Visitation will be Friday, August 25, 4:00-8:00 pm.
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Zachary Pierce
September 2, 2017
R.I.P. Mrs. McAfee! I have and will always miss you! Feels like just yesterday that I was in your English class!
Kathi Sakamoto
August 29, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Sue as a Resource Specialist for KCSOS. She was a good friend. She talked of her family often and was so proud of her children. I am sure her grandson was the light of her life. May god bless you and know she is still watching you from above.
Kathi Sakamoto
Aw approx. 11 months ago Sue & Liz Parker....great evening...
Dixie McAlister
August 25, 2017
August 24, 2017
Sue had a "heart" of a servant for her students, her family , her church, New Life Church, her church home group , community, and her Lord! We are blessed to have some wonderful shared memories with Sue. Sue was a faithful lady of things that mattered! Prayers for Sue's Family.
Bakersfield, Ca Mike & Dixie McAlister
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August 24, 2017
Susan was such a beautiful woman inside and out, she always had a kind word and she truly loved the Lord, that was so evident in how she treated others,Heaven received another angel,people like Susan are hard to find. I am so blessed to have known her. God bless all.
Marti Roberts
August 23, 2017
Sue was always such a wonderful mentor, teacher, role model, encourager, and friend. She was professional, traditional, and rock solid in her faith. She touched many lives on campus with her caring heart and insightful words. There was no doubt that she loved the Lord and her family with an everlasting love.
Sandy West
August 23, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sue loved her family and she was a very special person. She will be greatly missed by family and all of her friends. She left many wonderful memories.
Diana Bernardez
August 22, 2017
Such a beautiful person, so kind and warm. I'm truly sorry for your loss. I pray that your family finds comfort in this difficult time.
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