Susan Emily (Orton) Ayers

Susan Emily Ayers (Susie) passed away on May 27, 2024 at her home in Caruthersville, Missouri, at the age of 66.

Susie was born on October 12, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Clyde H. Orton and Hazel Christine (Crowe) Orton. Susie attended Caruthersville High School, Class of 1976, Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, and was certified as a surgical technician by the Association of Surgical Technologists in 1979.

Over the course of her life, Susie worked many different jobs including as a surgical technician, a secretary, and spent time as a homemaker raising her children. She grew up as a member of Caruthersville Presbyterian Church and most recently attended Crossroads Church in Braggadocio.

Some of Susie’s favorite pastimes in various seasons of life included gardening and serving at her church. She was also a fabulous cook, and took pleasure in keeping up to date on her grandkids’ various activities. Susie loved music, especially worship music or the music of her favorite country group, Alabama. She was smart and had a wonderfully sarcastic sense of humor. Susie loved and enjoyed the dogs she had over the years: Ann, Drew, and Ziva. She was a great friend to many and will be missed.

Susie is survived by her husband: Bobby Ayers; Daughter: Jennifer Erickson, husband (David), and children (Grace, Ava, Will); Son: Michael Weeks, Jr., wife (Kindra), and children (Payton, Brooklynn, Hunter, Fisher); Son: Matthew Weeks, wife (Amanda), and children (Waylon, Wyatt); Daughter: Mandy Walker, and children (Jacob, Madelynn, Levi, and Allyson); Stepson: Tony Ayers, wife (Misty), and children (Nich, Kyla, Jordan, Bailey); Stepdaughter: Ronnie Floyd, husband (Eddie), and children (Tyler, Eddie, Caleb); Stepson: Bobby Ayers II and children (Brent, Little Bobby); Stepdaughter: Kelly Jean, husband (Tuffy), and son (Jayce); Stepson: Zach Ayers and son (Warden); as well as 12 great-grandchildren.

Susie is also survived by her brother: Bob Orton and wife (Jana); and nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her father: Clyde H. Orton; mother: Hazel Orton; and brother: Bill Orton.

Please join the family in celebrating Susie’s life at Crossroads Church (4238 SSR J, Hayti, MO, 63851) on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

H.S. Smith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

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