Sue Randall Dennis

(04/11/2003) Sue Randall Dennis, age 73, passed away on April 6, 2003, at her home in Austin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Dennis; her parents, James L. and Martha Funderburgh; brothers, James Jr., Cecil, Howard, and Robert Funderburgh; sisters, Clara Durham and Ruby Snow; and beloved niece, Norma Adair. She is survived by her children, Stan and Lynn, Billy, Becky and Steve, Norma and Dave, and Cindy and Rocky; grandchildren, Robert III and Sherry, Camille and Matt, Ashley, Shawn, JayLee, Erika; adopted grandson, Charlie; great-grandson, Robert IV; former husband and friend, Bob Randall; and other relatives and friends too numerous to list. Billie Sue Funderburgh was born June 21, 1929, in Eastland, Texas. She graduated class of '46, DeLeon High School, and attended Howard Payne College. In her varied careers she was a mother, teacher, minister's wife, political activist, real estate agent, entrepreneur, accomplished writer and fisherwoman. She was active in AA, with 30 years sobriety. While battling her own illness, she helped others via friendships formed on the internet. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, love for her family, compassion for others, and strength in the face of adversity. An era has ended with the loss of Susie, but now she walks the great beach in the sky, hand in hand with God. Memorial services at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 13, 2003, at 12201 Jekel Circle, Austin, Texas and 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2003, at Jim's Pier, South Padre Island, Texas.