Susie Viola Farris was born Dec. 21, 1928, in London, Arkansas, to Wallace Lester Farris and Iva Deaton Farris. Susie's earliest memories were of life in the bootheel of Missouri where her father farmed and cut timber. Susie attended Friendship School near Steele, Missouri,where she was taught to read and write and do basic math. She was left handed, but she was required to to use her right hand when using a pencil. All her life she continued to write with her right hand but she ate, crocheted, etc. with her left.
In fourth grade Susie's dad purchased land near Fagus, Missouri, and built a small home with timber he cleared from the land. The rest of the family joined him after the house was built. Susie started school at Fagus but was needed at home to help cut cross ties for the railroad. She never returned to school but worked the land and timber with her dad and brother. Susie learned the names of common trees and plants. She learned how to identify and cook wild plants like poke, crow's feet, wild onions, and berries.
When she was 19 Susie met William "Bill" Tucker. They went to church together and walked home down the railroad tracks a few times accompanied by Susie's younger sister. After three weeks Bill asked Susie to marry him. On September 19,1949,they took their vows in Piggott, Arkansas. Susie loved babies and babies loved her. To their union seven children were later born.
Susie took her role as mother and housewife seriously. She cooked meals, tended the garden, canned food, and took care of the household duties. She was frugal and managed the limited family income well.
Susie's grandmother Mollie Farris had taught her to crochet. Susie loved this best and made many items which she mostly gave away, though late in her life she sold some of her dolls in crocheted outfits. Susie's idea of a career as a child had one time been to be a seamstress. In addition to crocheting, she embroidered and made quilts.
Susie mostly taught herself to cook. She was good at making downhome meals like chicken and homemade dumplings. Though she made some of the best dumplings, Susie never ate them herself. She did not care for pasta of any kind so (except for the dumplings)pasta was hardly ever a part of family meals.
Susie liked harmony, did not complain, and did whatever was needed to promote the peace. She was kind to others and liked to please. If she ever felt slighted she rarely said so. Susie remained a strong figure throughout her life, enduring hardships and bravely carrying on even when she didn't feel well.
Susie passed away on May 31, 2000, at her home after battling lung cancer for over a year. She was one of those people who never smoked but got lung cancer anyway.
She was proceeded in death by her father, two brothers, and her infant daughter, Mary Jane.
In fourth grade Susie's dad purchased land near Fagus, Missouri, and built a small home with timber he cleared from the land. The rest of the family joined him after the house was built. Susie started school at Fagus but was needed at home to help cut cross ties for the railroad. She never returned to school but worked the land and timber with her dad and brother. Susie learned the names of common trees and plants. She learned how to identify and cook wild plants like poke, crow's feet, wild onions, and berries.
When she was 19 Susie met William "Bill" Tucker. They went to church together and walked home down the railroad tracks a few times accompanied by Susie's younger sister. After three weeks Bill asked Susie to marry him. On September 19,1949,they took their vows in Piggott, Arkansas. Susie loved babies and babies loved her. To their union seven children were later born.
Susie took her role as mother and housewife seriously. She cooked meals, tended the garden, canned food, and took care of the household duties. She was frugal and managed the limited family income well.
Susie's grandmother Mollie Farris had taught her to crochet. Susie loved this best and made many items which she mostly gave away, though late in her life she sold some of her dolls in crocheted outfits. Susie's idea of a career as a child had one time been to be a seamstress. In addition to crocheting, she embroidered and made quilts.
Susie mostly taught herself to cook. She was good at making downhome meals like chicken and homemade dumplings. Though she made some of the best dumplings, Susie never ate them herself. She did not care for pasta of any kind so (except for the dumplings)pasta was hardly ever a part of family meals.
Susie liked harmony, did not complain, and did whatever was needed to promote the peace. She was kind to others and liked to please. If she ever felt slighted she rarely said so. Susie remained a strong figure throughout her life, enduring hardships and bravely carrying on even when she didn't feel well.
Susie passed away on May 31, 2000, at her home after battling lung cancer for over a year. She was one of those people who never smoked but got lung cancer anyway.
She was proceeded in death by her father, two brothers, and her infant daughter, Mary Jane.
Susie Viola Farris was born Dec. 21, 1928, in London, Arkansas, to Wallace Lester Farris and Iva Deaton Farris. Susie's earliest memories were of life in the bootheel of Missouri where her father farmed and cut timber. Susie attended Friendship School near Steele, Missouri,where she was taught to read and write and do basic math. She was left handed, but she was required to to use her right hand when using a pencil. All her life she continued to write with her right hand but she ate, crocheted, etc. with her left.
In fourth grade Susie's dad purchased land near Fagus, Missouri, and built a small home with timber he cleared from the land. The rest of the family joined him after the house was built. Susie started school at Fagus but was needed at home to help cut cross ties for the railroad. She never returned to school but worked the land and timber with her dad and brother. Susie learned the names of common trees and plants. She learned how to identify and cook wild plants like poke, crow's feet, wild onions, and berries.
When she was 19 Susie met William "Bill" Tucker. They went to church together and walked home down the railroad tracks a few times accompanied by Susie's younger sister. After three weeks Bill asked Susie to marry him. On September 19,1949,they took their vows in Piggott, Arkansas. Susie loved babies and babies loved her. To their union seven children were later born.
Susie took her role as mother and housewife seriously. She cooked meals, tended the garden, canned food, and took care of the household duties. She was frugal and managed the limited family income well.
Susie's grandmother Mollie Farris had taught her to crochet. Susie loved this best and made many items which she mostly gave away, though late in her life she sold some of her dolls in crocheted outfits. Susie's idea of a career as a child had one time been to be a seamstress. In addition to crocheting, she embroidered and made quilts.
Susie mostly taught herself to cook. She was good at making downhome meals like chicken and homemade dumplings. Though she made some of the best dumplings, Susie never ate them herself. She did not care for pasta of any kind so (except for the dumplings)pasta was hardly ever a part of family meals.
Susie liked harmony, did not complain, and did whatever was needed to promote the peace. She was kind to others and liked to please. If she ever felt slighted she rarely said so. Susie remained a strong figure throughout her life, enduring hardships and bravely carrying on even when she didn't feel well.
Susie passed away on May 31, 2000, at her home after battling lung cancer for over a year. She was one of those people who never smoked but got lung cancer anyway.
She was proceeded in death by her father, two brothers, and her infant daughter, Mary Jane.
In fourth grade Susie's dad purchased land near Fagus, Missouri, and built a small home with timber he cleared from the land. The rest of the family joined him after the house was built. Susie started school at Fagus but was needed at home to help cut cross ties for the railroad. She never returned to school but worked the land and timber with her dad and brother. Susie learned the names of common trees and plants. She learned how to identify and cook wild plants like poke, crow's feet, wild onions, and berries.
When she was 19 Susie met William "Bill" Tucker. They went to church together and walked home down the railroad tracks a few times accompanied by Susie's younger sister. After three weeks Bill asked Susie to marry him. On September 19,1949,they took their vows in Piggott, Arkansas. Susie loved babies and babies loved her. To their union seven children were later born.
Susie took her role as mother and housewife seriously. She cooked meals, tended the garden, canned food, and took care of the household duties. She was frugal and managed the limited family income well.
Susie's grandmother Mollie Farris had taught her to crochet. Susie loved this best and made many items which she mostly gave away, though late in her life she sold some of her dolls in crocheted outfits. Susie's idea of a career as a child had one time been to be a seamstress. In addition to crocheting, she embroidered and made quilts.
Susie mostly taught herself to cook. She was good at making downhome meals like chicken and homemade dumplings. Though she made some of the best dumplings, Susie never ate them herself. She did not care for pasta of any kind so (except for the dumplings)pasta was hardly ever a part of family meals.
Susie liked harmony, did not complain, and did whatever was needed to promote the peace. She was kind to others and liked to please. If she ever felt slighted she rarely said so. Susie remained a strong figure throughout her life, enduring hardships and bravely carrying on even when she didn't feel well.
Susie passed away on May 31, 2000, at her home after battling lung cancer for over a year. She was one of those people who never smoked but got lung cancer anyway.
She was proceeded in death by her father, two brothers, and her infant daughter, Mary Jane.
