Susan Bateman Cranfield

1938 - 2019

Susan Bateman Cranfield obituary, 1938-2019

Susan Bateman Cranfield

1938 - 2019

BORN

1938

DIED

2019

Susan Cranfield Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 22, 2019.
Susan Bateman Cranfield, age 80, of Prattville, Alabama passed away on Sunday April 21, 2019. Susan was born August 16, 1938.

Susan was preceded in death by: her parents: Clifford and Hattie Bateman, her husband: Alvin Cranfield, and son: Samuel Searcy.

Susan was survived by: her two children: Jim Searcy (Lesley) and June Lambert (Wayne), her sister, June Grant (Glenn), three grandchildren: Katie Lindsey (Joe), Ben Lambert (Amy), and Sam Searcy, as well as seven great-grandchildren: Grayson Gazell, Grady Gazell, Searcy Lambert, Evie Lambert, Josie Lindsey, Kortlan Hammons, and Kinsley Hammons along with her friend and caregiver Diane Caver.
Susan was a retired educator, community leader, and a faithful member of St. Mark's Episcopal. She loved reading and being a part of her book club. Susan Bateman Cranfield was loved by many and will be missed by all.

A visitation for Susan will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Mark's Episcopal Church followed by a memorial service at 12:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsprattvillechapel.com for the Cranfield family.

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