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Susan Wiley Obituary

WILEY Susan, 67, wife of Chris Wiley, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Hospital, now at home with her Heavenly Father. Born June 11, 1948 in Long Island City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Fitzgerald O'Brien. Mrs. Wiley was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, and was formerly employed by IBM before choosing to be a stay at home Mom. After her children were grown, Mrs. Wiley taught at LCA and later retired from UK where she had worked in the Ag Extension Office. Mrs. Wiley was a member of Southland Christian Church and a founding member of Assurance for Life. She served in various leadership roles with Bible Study Fellowship. Survivors other than her husband include two sons, Chip (Mallary) Wiley and Joe (Stefanie) Wiley; two grandchildren, Pilgrim and Charlotte; and siblings, Kathy (John) Scahill, Tom (Gracia) O'Brien, and Bob (Judy) O'Brien. Funeral services will be held 11 am Thur at Southland Christian Church, Bldg. B, Harrodsburg Rd. by Brewster McLeod. Visitation will be 3-8pm Wed. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. and 10-11am Thurs. at Southland Christian Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Assurance for Life, 1517 Nicholasville Rd., Doctor's Park Suite 405, Lexington, KY 40503 or Bible Study Fellowship, 19001 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78258-4019.
Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Nov. 3, 2015.

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Margery Edmisson

November 6, 2015

Chris-
I was so shocked and disheartened to hear the Lord had taken our dear Susan home so soon, as you must have been. You don't really know me, but I first met Susan at BSF and fell in love with her immediately. Since meeting her, we have always greeted one another at Southland with shared moments in BSF or grandchildren or Southland. She was such a beautiful person - the kind we all aspire to be like in our Christian witness. She will be sorely missed by all, and most definitely by me.
A sister in Christ,
Margie Edmisson

Al and Judy Mathis

November 5, 2015

Chris, I just found out about the passing of Susan and it was to late to attend the funeral. Susan was a beautiful Christian Lady and will be truly miss by all of us.
She will be remember for her loving kindness, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had a wonderful Christian witness to everyone that came in contact with her. Please know our prayers are with you and your family. If Judy and I can do anything for you please let us know. Your friend in Christ. Al

November 5, 2015

God bless the family in this time of such a great loss.

Rodney Edds

November 4, 2015

Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. God will comfort and strengthen you and your sons and extended family in the days and weeks ahead. Trust Him a day at a time and know that you will always have your blessed memories of Susan.

Ernie and Caroline Houk

November 4, 2015

Chris sorry to hear about your loss. We will be praying for you and family.

Susan Cropper Silk

November 4, 2015

I went to grade school and high school with Susan and have very good memories of her. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was so much fun to be around. I saw her about a year ago at a GNO with high school friends and enjoyed catching up with her. Know how much you must miss her and hope you will find peace and comfort in the many happy memories she left.

Conny Risner

November 4, 2015

So sorry to hear of Susan's passing. She was a very nice lady and she will be missed by many.

Kendall Pennington

November 4, 2015

Susan Wiley was always a joy to be around, and was such an important part of BSF. We will miss her.

Fay Wahler

November 4, 2015

Susan and I taught together at LCA. She is one special lady who loves the Lord. Though she is happily serving Him in heaven, she will greatly missed. Love and prayers

Doug & Julie Begley

November 4, 2015

Chris & Family- We are so sorry about the loss of Susan and pray that you will be comforted during this time. I personally enjoyed working with her on the Board of Women For Life and have always had great admiration for the way she followed the Lord Jesus Christ.

SONYA VITTITOE

November 3, 2015

So sorry to learn of Susan's passing. We attended BSF together for many years and I always remember her wonderful smile. My sympathies to the family.

Sonya Vittitoe

Cathy Griffith

November 3, 2015

I was so sorry to read of Susan's passing, but thankful for the assurance of Heaven. She is now in the arms of the One she served so well. I loved serving with her on the Women for Life Board and working with her in that ministry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God surround you with wonderful memories.

Cathy Griffith

William Rogers

November 3, 2015

I worked with Susan at IBM in Lexington. She was a true professional in every aspect of her work. Susan was a joy to work with. She always had a smile on her face. There was never any doubt that Susan loved her family and put them first in her life.

Deana Reed

November 3, 2015

Joe and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Your mom was a wonderful person and it was a pleasure and honor to know her.

Deana K. Reed

Teresa McWilliams-Zilli

November 3, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 3, 2015

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November 3, 2015

Chris and family
The thoughts and prayer of Maureen and I are with you in this time of loss.

Eric & Maureen Spychalski

Nancy Fouser

November 3, 2015

Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of Susan. I am in Florida, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many nice memories of Susan and Chris and Chuck during our years at Southland.

Nancy Fouser

November 3, 2015

Please accept my sincere sympathy to you all. I am in Florida, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Fouser

Mary and Larry Moore

November 3, 2015

Dear Tom and family
So very sorry to hear about your sister. You are all in our prayers. Sincerely, Mary and Larry Moore

Barb Metcalfe

November 3, 2015

What a wonderful woman. She has left a legacy with all the babies she helped save as well as other endeavors. Lots of fun too. Never will forget her. Chris and the boys will be in our prayers. God Bless them and give them peace .

November 3, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

November 3, 2015

A positive person, and nice to work with. I'm sorry she left so soon. Peace.

Sabrina Carter

November 3, 2015

I got to know Susan serving with her on the Chi Epsilon Sigma Board of Directors at UK. We had so much fun talking and laughing together at the board meetings and at the state meetings. I will miss her dearly, she was a wonderful person.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Joyce Cardenas

November 3, 2015

I too worked at UKY at an extension office. When we had our district meetings I always admired how beautiful she was and always smiling we had many laughs. Then we started meeting on the Third Thursday Thing at KU.for a tour. She will be greatly missed she was beautiful inside and out. Prayers, and Hugs to her families.

Abby Sorrell

November 3, 2015

Susan was the perfect example of a southern lady. I really enjoyed talking with her. So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

Kym Pope

November 3, 2015

Prayers and condolences for your family.

Ty Back

November 3, 2015

As a nervous young kid just out of college, she was one of the first people I met when I was going through the interview process at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Program. I will always be grateful to her for her kind words and calming tone as I sat in her office talking about anything that she thought of to get my mind off of the interview I was about to go into. Without her support and calming nature, I may not have gotten the job and be where I am today. She may not have remembered those few minutes she took with me, but I will forever be thankful for her being there at that time.

Mandy Davis

November 3, 2015

Praying for her family and friends, may His strength be with you all, during this time of grievance. Lord please watch over Mrs. Wiley's loved ones and help them with the strength needed at this time. Amen
Mandy Davis from Owen Co. Extension Service.

Monica Willett

November 3, 2015

What a fun person Susan was. I'm glad to have worked with her. She was clever and the Extension program is better from her work here. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

Jessi Williams

November 3, 2015

I didn't know Susan well, but I had the privilege of visiting with her three times while in her office for interviews at UK. She had a natural way of calming my nerves while I waited for my interviews, and I've heard that from others, as well. She was such a sweet person. I'm very sorry to hear of her passing.

Donna Hancock

November 3, 2015

Susan was such a dear friend. I was blessed to serve along side of her in Bible Study Fellowship for many years. She was a true light in this world. I am sad now but can't wait to meet up with her again in heaven! Praying for her sweet family

November 3, 2015

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Debbie Dunn

November 3, 2015

You will be missed.

Judy and Bernie Short

November 3, 2015

Bernie and I have been blessed to know Susan. No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss. Our love and prayers are with your family.

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