Susan McGaugh Gordon

Susan McGaugh Gordon

Susan Gordon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 6, 2025.
Susan McGaugh Gordon

May 15, 1950 - September 5, 2025 - Age 75. Susan McGaugh Gordon of Tupelo, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, on May 15, 1950, Susan spent most of her life in Tupelo, where she built a full and meaningful life surrounded by family and the work she enjoyed. Over the years, Susan worked at various churches, the Tupelo Animal Clinic, and for more than 20 years as the pastor's secretary at Harrisburg Baptist Church. Her steady presence, caring nature, and reliability left a lasting impression on those she worked with. In 1968, she married Billy Earl Gordon, and together they shared more than five decades of love and partnership. Susan is survived by her husband; her daughters, Angela Fox and Melissa Schaefer; her son-in-law, Len Schaefer; and her grandchildren, Ethan, Luke, and Beth Anne Fox. She is also survived by her sister, Alana McGaugh, and leaves behind her beloved Poodle, Lacey. Those who knew Susan will remember her warmth, her fun personality, and the laughter she brought into the lives of her family and friends. She will be deeply missed and forever loved. A memorial service will be held at Holland Funeral Directors on Tuesday, September 9, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Condolences may be posted to Susan's memorial page at hollandfuneraldirectors.com

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Alana McGaugh

September 8, 2025

What can I say about my sister? I loved her with all my heart. She was always someone I could talk to about everything. I watched her go through so much that most people would give up when faced with those daily challenges, but she never did. She was strong in all things. She was a wonderful wife, mama, grandmother, sister & friend. I will miss you and love you always.

Joe Hester

September 7, 2025

She and Billy have been friends for many years. She will be missed by all who new her. RIP Susan

Dan and Carol Rupert

September 7, 2025

Thoughts and love and prayers to God for His Strength for Mrs. Gordon“s family and friends

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