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Susan Harp Obituary
She spent the majority of her career teaching in Conchas Dam Elementary, a one room schoolhouse (K through 6) until its closure in 2004. She was affectionately known as "Miss Sue" to her students and community members alike. Susan retired from West Las Vegas NM School District in 2009.
Susan was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 25 years. She was a weaver who gifted her baskets to her friends and family. She was a member of the local Conchas Dam Jam Band. Susan and her husband enjoyed boating and RVing and participating in events with the Conchas Lake Community. She loved singing, dancing, attending concerts and spending as much time as she could with her daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by Victor Harp her husband of 23 years, daughter Joylu (Rob) Goode of Amarillo, TX; stepsons Corey (Caterina) Harp of Perth, Australia and Eric Harp of St. Paul, MN; six grandchildren: Jenna (Michael) Garcia, Gilbert (Destiny) Garcia, Adam Jr (Alicia) Garcia, Joshua (Jazmine) Goode, Cherish and Cassidy Harp and five great grandchildren: Gabriel, Willow, Autumn, Tanner and Trevor. Susan is also survived by her three sisters, Judy Travis of Tucson AZ, Barb Tritten of Saline, MI and Jan Frasher of Escanaba, MI.
Susan was preceded in death by her in-laws Buddy and Theresa Harp of Amarillo TX, her parents Ralph and Frances Frasher of Escanaba, MI, as well as her younger brother Fred Frasher of Tucson AZ and great granddaughter Baby Charlotte.
Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on October 12, 2024 at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo TX. There will be a Celebration of Life at American Legion Post NM19 of Conchas Dam, NM at 1:00 p.m. on October 26, 2024. An additional Celebration of Life will be held at noon on November 2, 2024 at the Sleep Inn Motel Amarillo, 6915 I 40 W, Amarillo, TX.
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