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BORN
1950
DIED
2007
Sue McGrew Obituary
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.
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LaJeanna Toliver
February 15, 2007
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!!
Jan Martin
February 13, 2007
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 dinner party. I will never forget what a great feeling that was to have someone that was so thoughtful and I didn't even know her hardly at all. We had not lived here very long at all and what a nice gesture. It just reinforced my love of this area and how glad I was that we had retired here.
Jan Martin
Teresa Rowton
February 8, 2007
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.
Marie (Crandell) Johnson
January 28, 2007
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.
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Ricky & Kathy
January 27, 2007
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.
Royce Pate
January 25, 2007
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.
Glenn & Elizabeth Efird
January 23, 2007
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)
Beth Maxey
January 23, 2007
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 gets a little more dull as time goes by. Our comfort comes from knowing her healing and joy in being with Jesus. love always, Beth and Buddy Maxey
Ann, Todd, & Marla Tidwell
January 23, 2007
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.
Gloria Edwards
January 22, 2007
Kenny and Family;
We were so sad to hear about Sue, she will truely be missed by everyone. our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.
Tom and Gloria Edwards
Judy & Clint Triplett
January 22, 2007
Dear Kenny & Family,
Clint and I are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you. Love, Judy & Clint Triplett, Greers Ferry, AR.
Eudeana (Payte) McCormick
January 22, 2007
Kenny, I am so sorry to hear about your wife; I know you and your family will miss her.
Michael & Thresa Thomas
January 22, 2007
Kenny, Kenny Ray, Mary and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brandon Jackson
Gary and Yvonne Edwards
January 22, 2007
Kenny and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sue was such a kind and wonderful person and such a pleasure to be around. We will continue to pray for your family during the hard and lonesome times ahead.
Traci and Dwight Crain
January 22, 2007
Kenny and family,
You all have been in our thoughts and prayers these last few months. Know that we continue to pray for your peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Jim and Judi Hurtgen
January 22, 2007
Kenny and family,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers for months and will continue to be as you heal. Your family holds a very special place in our hearts.
Phillip Allen
January 22, 2007
Kenny,
I have been so distant through the years, but early memories are flooding back into my mind. I am so glad I had the opportunity to see Sue at last year's Decoration Day.
Please take care of yourself!
Debby Vaughn Northrop
January 22, 2007
Kenny and family I am sorry for your loss but God must have needed another Angel. I have always loved Sue dearly . We will all miss her very much.
Bartley & Judi Carlton
January 22, 2007
We will miss Sis. Sue, she was a great woman of God. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Mark & Ann Silverberg
January 21, 2007
Hi Kenny and family -
so sorry to hear the news. You all have our sympathies. I remember how your family helped me out back in the day. Take care.
George & Brenda Wray
January 21, 2007
Kenny & Family
Mr. Cecil & Family
Our Deepest Sympathy
Birdie & Diane Burgess
January 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Kenny. May God give you comfort in the days to come, and know Sue is resting in Christ's arms.
Cynthia Hill
January 21, 2007
Kenny, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
jimmy@naomi reppo
January 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Glen Moss
January 21, 2007
Kenny and Family,
Our prayers are with you thru this time of sorrow. May God grant you the strength that you need.
Glen and Brenda Moss
Robert and Jan Akers
January 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. We know God will be with you and help you.
Dean,Lisa, and LeeAllen Sutton
January 20, 2007
May the Lord's hands of compassion and love and his guiding light from above, shine down upon you and give you strength during this time of sorrow.
Linda Wood
January 20, 2007
Kenny, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you comfort during this difficult time.
Carolyn Kapp
January 20, 2007
Kenny,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Sue. Got acquainted with Sue when her and I were in Little Rock for the state fair queen contest, in the fall of 1966. She was very pretty and so sweet. My sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
Carolyn Brogdon Kapp
Wayne & Cheryl McClard
January 20, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May god bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
January 20, 2007
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ONE AND ALL. GOD WILL BE BESIDE YOU TO HELP YOU ALONG.
BUDDY AND CHARLINE VOAN
John and Glenda Sipes
January 20, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Wayn & Vicki Hartsfield
January 20, 2007
Kenny, K'Ray and Gretchen, We are so sorry for your loss. We know it is hard but the Lord will guide you through this, Miss Sue is in the arms of our Lord without pain or suffering. We love all of you like family, anything we can do, don't hesitate to call.
John Cathy Kieser
January 20, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. McGrews' death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Steve Hampton
January 20, 2007
Kenny & family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Steve and Margaret Ann Hampton
Corpie Gillaspy
January 20, 2007
Kenny,Kenny Ray;& Family
So sorry to hear of Sue's passing
She and Arnold got sick about the
same time. She was a very sweet
person.
Keep relying on God and he will see you through this -I did and have for the last 4 months.
Corpie Gillaspy
Glenwood Ar
Peggy Jester
January 20, 2007
Kenny, my heart go out to all of you at this time. I've known Sue for so many years, it seems impossible she's gone.
Michael and Peggy (Mckinney) Jester
Sharon Waites Wood
January 19, 2007
Kenny and Family,
My mother called to tell me that Sue had passed away...WE are both very sad and pray that you, your children and grandchildren will feel Gods Peace during this sad time. Sue was a wonderful person..She will be missed so much..God Bless and keep you all.
Ron & Jan Martin
January 19, 2007
Kenny and family,
We were so sadden to hear that Sue had lost her battle with her illness. Just know that she really is in a better place now, even though that is hard to say at this time. Your family have been in our prayers for a very long time and we know that God took Sue home gently and holds her in his arms. Your journey through this time will be very hard but your faith will carry you through it.
Ron & Jan Martin
Dan & Cindy Troxel
January 19, 2007
Kenny & Family, all of the Troxel family have you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
If there is ANYTHING we can do, please do not hesitate to call.
sheila Cogburn
January 19, 2007
Kenny and family sorry to hear about your loss but we all know that our loss is heaven's gain. May God Bless is our prayers. Joe Cogburn
Michelle Cogburn
January 19, 2007
Kenny and Family,
Sorry to hear of Mrs.Sue's passing. She was a very kind and loving person. I was one of her Nurses at ST. Joesph. She will not have to be sick no more. May God Bless your family may you all feel his tender mercy.
Wayne & Andrea Roberts
January 19, 2007
Bro. Kenny McGrew,
We are so sorry to hear about Sis. Sue passing away. We will always remember the times we stayed in your home and count it a great blessing just to know you two.
God bless you....
Bob & Mary Ann Welch
January 19, 2007
Kenny & family
We are saddened to hear of Sue's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Jeannie Criddle
January 19, 2007
Bro. Kenny
We have been praying for you and your family ever since we found out Sis. Sue was ill. I know that God will help you in the days to come. I know the pain of losing a spouse and know you have a great consolation in knowing Sis. Sue was ready to meet the Lord. I wish I could come and regret the weather is as such I am afraid to try the trip from Texas. God be with you and all your family.
love and prayers
Jeannie (Roach) Criddle
Larry and Milly Graves
January 19, 2007
Kenny-
I wish there were words to comfort you at this time. I've known both of you for so long and Sue's family even longer. My prayer is that you will find comfort in the one who can supply it.
Milly Whittington Graves
MIKE BALDWIN
January 19, 2007
KENNY & FAMILY,
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
ANYTHING WE CAN DO, DONOT HESITATE
TO LET US KNOW.
WITH LOVE & PRAYERS
MIKE & VERNOICE BALDWIN
Linda Robertson
January 19, 2007
Kenny and Family
So sorry to hear about Sue. She had been in our prayers. We know that she is in a better place. And that we will see her again someday.Our prayers and thoughts will be with you during this loss.
Presley, Linda, & Cody Robertson
sue boogie shirley
January 19, 2007
kenny and family sorry to hear about yur loss.
Patsy Foshee
January 19, 2007
Kenny and family, My words cant express the sadness that I feel in my heart for you and your family. My prayers are with you at this sad time. May God help with the pain and sadness you feel. Always, Patsy
Sonny Troutman
January 19, 2007
Kenny and family, my heart is saddened to read of this loss of your loved one. I know of the battle that Sue has fought and i also know the victory she has won. Jesus has promissed her rest and life in His Heavenly Kingdom for all eternity. You will miss her dearily but you will be with her again very soon. Our prayers are with you as the journy begins to over come this hurtful event in your lives! Never forget, GOD loves us all!!
Bill Ray
January 19, 2007
Kenny, we have contacted every member of our 1968 graduating class. They are all so sorry and their sympathy is with you and your family. All our love and God's blessings to you this day. Bill & Sue
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