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Sue Owens Obituary
Sue Ella Owens
April 7, 1928 - June 10, 2024
NORMAL - Sue Ella Owens, 96, of Normal, IL, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024.
Sue was born April 7, 1928, in Johnston City, IL, the daughter of Charles Henry and Thelma Mae Fuller Baumgaertner.
She married Albert Owens, Jr. on April 24, 1947, in Johnston City. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2000.
Sue is survived by her five children: Cindy (Rev. Dr. Joe) Elam, Ardmore, OK, Rev. Dr. Raymond (Sharon) Owens, Bloomington, IL, Dr. Charles (Susan) Owens, Hinsdale, IL, Dana (Mike) Heafner, Lee's Summit, MO, and Michael (Joy Wang) Owens, McLean, VA; fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister, RaJean Cronwell; a granddaughter, Sarah Elam; and daughters-in-law: Hong (Jennifer) Owens and Susan Owens.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at Maplewood Cemetery in Rantoul with her son, the Rev. Dr. Raymond Owens officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sue's favorite ministry Samaritan's Purse www.samaritanspurse.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Mike Ratcliff
June 20, 2024
Sue was such a sweet, wonderful and Godly woman. She was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church. Many prayers to the family.
Rosemary
June 17, 2024
I knew Sue from Blair House. Her eyes always sparkled when she talked about her family. I will miss her greetings to us, "Have a blessed day "
Sally & Steve Whaley
June 16, 2024
Sending prayers to Sue´s family. Especially to Ray and Sharon. We are thinking of you all at this time and sending love.
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