Sue Ellen Ferguson, 77, passed peacefully on December 23, 2020 due to Covid complications. She was born on September 21, 1943 to Harold Rials and Mildred Gallien Allen in Orange, Texas. She attended Bridge City High School, where she met her future spouse, Texas Wayne Ferguson. They were married on September 8, 1962, after graduation. She gave birth to her son, Christopher Todd in 1963, and her daughter, Cindy Nicole in 1966. Her children grew up with a perpetual “room Mother”, PTA member, and all-around school activity supporter. “Suzy” loved to craft; she beaded ornaments, sewed pillows, decorated cakes, and made custom cards for family and friends. Sue was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange and St. Mary Altar Society. She volunteered for Orange County Friends, Orange Christian Services and often made Christmas cards for Orange Hospice. She ran a successful business selling crafts for several years. Suzy also loved card games and getting together with family and friends. Loving mother, faithful wife, and supportive grandmother, Suzy lived her life to please others, and took joy in it. She was never too busy to help anyone who asked.
A visitation for Sue will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., with a rosary at 9:30 a.m., and the funeral service beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Sue was proceeded in death by her parents, Harold Rials and Mildred Gallien Allen; her custodial grandparents, Eddie and Alice Gallien; and sister Sharon Snow Stark. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Wayne Ferguson; son, Chris Ferguson, wife Lisa, and their son Kylar; daughter, Cindy and her husband Pat Beebe, and their daughter Peyton; like-daughter, Martha and husband Brian Foley; brother Jerry Allen and wife Janice, Bobby Allen and wife Mary Ann; Doug Allen and wife Nancy; sister Jane and husband Leon Golemi; sister Ann and husband Keith Folsom; sister Nan and husband Randy Dillard. Suzy also had many nieces and nephews whom she loved and adored. Suzy was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
“For we believe that Jesus Christ died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”- I Thessalonians 4:14 NIV
Condolences
Stephen & Kimberly Wolfford
December 30, 2020
Our sincerest condolences to Sue’s family and friends.
Stephen & Kimberly Wolfford
Samantha Ziller
December 29, 2020
Samantha Ziller lit a candle in memory of Sue Ellen Ferguson
Anonymous
December 29, 2020
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Sue Ellen Ferguson.
April Martinez
December 28, 2020
Such a sweet and lovely lady! Always a smile to share with everyone. We were so blessed to have met her and her sweet family. Blessings and prayers for the family. April, Amber, Le'Ana, and Aaron Martinez and Diana Palmer
Raylene Terrell
December 28, 2020
Wayne and family, I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all. Sue was a wonderful person and I was always glad to connect with her whether it was in Orange, a class meeting or a craft sale. She was always smiling and happy and you always felt good that you had seem her. She will be missed by so many. Raylene Mckinney Terrell
Charles Crim
December 28, 2020
Wayne, you got a good one there and I'm sure you gave as much as you got. What a life. Charles Crim
Doyle W Morse Jr
December 28, 2020
What a Truly Wonderful Lady ! My Heartfelt Prayers Uplifted for the Family during this time of Loss. Heaven Gained another Angel --- A true example of Christ's love was one she exemplified !
Nan Allen Dillard
December 28, 2020
Suzy, it is so hard for me to explain how much you meant to me. I have already missed the phone calls that we shared. You had a love for so many things. First and foremost was your family, Wayne, Cindy, Chris and their families. They meant the world to you. You loved your soap operas, crafting, going to casinos, getting with your friends for card games, to many to continue. T We will never forget the family dinners and how you had to have your food so hot that most would have burned themselves. Nothing was every hot enough. You were 15 when I was born. So to continue without you in my life will be so hard. I will get passed this because I know you are happy in heaven. Heaven is definitely not the same because you are now with so many that you longed to see again. I love you!—Nan
Anonymous
December 28, 2020
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Sue Ellen Ferguson.