Born on July 31, 1947 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Norma Emmons Craft and the late John William Cannon, Susie was a loving and devoted mother to her son, Chelsey.
She enjoyed being a soccer mom/team manager and was so proud of the adult he became. Susie attended Lawrenceville High School, where she developed lifelong friendships and cherished their reunions. She attended Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky and graduated from University of Kentucky College of Nursing in 1971. Susie was a passionate Pediatric Nurse at the University of Kentucky Hospital, the Bowling Green Health Department, and Rockfield Elementary for 45 years, where she was awarded Kentucky School Nurse of the Year for her dedication. A passion was teaching children safety at school and home, as well as advocating to protect children from gun violence.
Susie is survived by her beloved mother, Norma Emmons Craft (Robert) and her treasured son William Chelsey Olson (Susan). She is also survived by her sister, Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Anne Powell (Daniel); Chelsey’s father, Lynn David Olson (Julie); along with many nephews, a niece, and cousins. Susie will always be remembered for her sweet laughter and kind demeanor. She had a strong love for her family, friends, nature, photography, her dogs, and Pawley’s Island, South Carolina. Susie will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Burial will be in the Lawrenceville City Cemetery.
Born on July 31, 1947 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Norma Emmons Craft and the late John William Cannon, Susie was a loving and devoted mother to her son, Chelsey.
She enjoyed being a soccer mom/team manager and was so proud of the adult he became. Susie attended Lawrenceville High School, where she developed lifelong friendships and cherished their reunions. She attended Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky and graduated from University of Kentucky College of Nursing in 1971. Susie was a passionate Pediatric Nurse at the University of Kentucky Hospital, the Bowling Green Health Department, and Rockfield Elementary for 45 years, where she was awarded Kentucky School Nurse of the Year for her dedication. A passion was teaching children safety at school and home, as well as advocating to protect children from gun violence.
Susie is survived by her beloved mother, Norma Emmons Craft (Robert) and her treasured son William Chelsey Olson (Susan). She is also survived by her sister, Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Anne Powell (Daniel); Chelsey’s father, Lynn David Olson (Julie); along with many nephews, a niece, and cousins. Susie will always be remembered for her sweet laughter and kind demeanor. She had a strong love for her family, friends, nature, photography, her dogs, and Pawley’s Island, South Carolina. Susie will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Burial will be in the Lawrenceville City Cemetery.
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Lawrenceville City Cemetery, Lawrenceville, IL
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