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Susan Patton Obituary
Susan was warm and funny and cared deeply for her loved ones, putting family above all else. She was a surrogate mother and grandmother to many friends and neighbors, and she loved life, encouraging those around her to find joy in the little things. Susan loved entertaining others and was a talented craftsperson, creating many handmade gifts for friends and family over the years.
Susan, who was preceded in death by her husband Adrian, leaves behind her children Sally, Crissy, and Pat; daughter-in-law Amanda; son-in-law Richard; grandchildren Jacob and Rowan; sister Sally; brother Frank and brother-in-law Otis; many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends; as well as her cherished grandpets.
In lieu of flowers, Susan requested that memorial donations be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center Leukemia Center in Susan's honor. You can contribute at mdanderson.org/leukemiagiving. Susan and her family are profoundly grateful for the exceptional care and kindness shown by the MD Anderson Cancer Center team over the past 15 years. A celebration of life is planned for April, and details will be shared with loved ones.
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Becky Minott
April 22, 2025
Susan was an amazing woman, adopted aunt to my kids and a special friend. She will be missed but I will cherish all the wonderful memories we made. Give many hugs and have a drink with one of your best friends (Chipper) up in heaven. Love you always.
Diane Sauder
March 6, 2025
Susan was my sorority little sister at UT. Since that time, she has been like a true little sister to me. During. the last 60 years, we have shared many glasses of wine, lots of laughter, many tears, and a ton of memories. She will be remembered by many as a funny, talented, generous, kind, and faithful friend. She will also be remembered as a fierce warrior, fighting the battle against leukemia with Grace and determination. As she went through challenge after challenge, she always had a smile on her face and a word of praise for her doctors and caregivers. Susan was truly a very special person. and will be missed by many people whose lives she touched in countless ways. She took a piece of my heart with her when she joined the Angels.
Jayne Gyarmathy
March 6, 2025
As her obituary mentions, Susan was a surrogate mom to many. I'm one of the lucky ones to have been adopted into her family gatherings with open arms. Holidays w Susan & the family (Dirty Santa! Bunny Cake!) provided many fun evenings & as Matriarch, Susan just shined. To say she'll be missed is an understatement.
Love to the everyone in the Patton & Baldwin families.
Chamalie Singh
March 6, 2025
Susan and I worked at Unocal and she was most pleasant to deal with, always ready to help and always a friendly smile.
So sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to Susan's family.
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Ann Powell
March 6, 2025
60 years ago this coming August will mark the beginning of the truest, most meaningful and honest friendship I could have ever hoped to have. That's when Sooze and I became freshmen roommates at UT and then ADPi sorority sisters; and, for some reason, we were quickly deeply entrenched in each other's heart and life. We didn't keep in constant contact, but somehow when we did manage to connect, I felt like I could finally exhale and relax with someone I knew loved me without exceptions. God surely blessed me with Sooze's friendship.
Ayden Johannson
March 6, 2025
I always knew her as Granny Susan. We would always go to her log cabin in the hill country and she would always have cooked us authentic Texan food. She introduced my brothers and I to Legos, an obsession we still have. I´ll miss you Granny Susan!
P.S. next time my gf and I go to a Harry Styles concert I´ll make sure he sings a song for you!
Traci B. Johannson
March 5, 2025
She was my friend. When my mother passed, she stepped in, not just as a friend, but as a mother to me & a grandmother to my sons. Her humor, empathy, intelligence, & love for others have inspired me to be a better person every single day.
Doug Mulvaney
March 1, 2025
Susan was a wonderful mother-in-law to our daughter and a loving grandmother to our grandson. She had a terrific personality, with a sharp wit combined with strong empathy. She was one of those persons that you were happy you got to know.
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