Susan Alicia McGilvray
1961 - 2016
Susan Alicia McGilvray
1961 - 2016
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BORN
1961
DIED
2016
Susan McGilvray Obituary
Susan Alicia McGilvray, a resident of Garland, TX for 34 years, passed away on October 30, 2016 at the age of 55. She was born on October 22, 1961 in Liberty, TX to Troy Ellis and Juanita (Johnson) McGilvray. Susan was a graduate of Berkner High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Woman’s University. She retired after 20 years of working as a registered nurse in Texas, as well as overseas. Susan was a member of the Baptist faith.
Susan is survived by her parents, Troy and Juanita McGilvray; sister, Leslie Anne Bales and husband, Eddy; brother, Stuart McGilvray and wife, Tammie; niece, Kelsey Kreatschman; nephew, Nathan Kreatschman; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edgar and Monie McGilvray and Alvin and Mazie (Jackie) Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Garland (Cockrell Chapel), 801 W. Ave D, Garland, TX 75040 with Rev. Mark Hill officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service, at the Cockrell Chapel. Inurnment will be at Arnold Cemetery in Alto, TX.
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Angela Seals Smith
January 3, 2017
I just learned of Susan's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Susan from Forestridge to RJHS to Liberty to Berkner.
L S
November 9, 2016
Susan, I've thought of you so often over the years even though I've lived far from Texas. I'll never forget our friendship and long talks in high school as we tried to make sense of our lives then. Hope that your life was full of love and adventure. Prayers for you and your family. You will not be forgotten.
Tricia Zimmerman
November 4, 2016
You are unforgettable, a blessed friend and I'll see you in Heaven. Love you, Tricia Z
J M
November 4, 2016
Very sorry for your family's loss. May God give you comfort and strength during your grief. Psalms 29:11
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Dana Buck
November 3, 2016
I have no good words to express my deep sadness to Uncle Troy and Aunt Nita, Leslie and Stuart, and their families during this time. You have my deepest love, compassion, and sympathy.
Cheryl Guthmann
November 2, 2016
Susan always invested the time to really catch up on the latest in our family. Lane has expressed how she cared about his interests and college. She was sure to congratulate him when he heard about getting into A&M because she knew how hard he worked. She was brilliant, loved her family, and will be missed.
Susan Springer-Howard
November 2, 2016
Stunned and so sad to hear this news from my mother today. Leslie - so sorry to have lost touch... Sincere sympathy for the family. Susan Springer Howard
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