Susan Mariea Gillenwater

Susan Mariea Gillenwater, age 71, of Eagle Rock, Missouri

            Susan Mariea Gillenwater, age 71, of Eagle Rock, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her home.

            She was born August 10, 1951 in Weymouth, Massachusetts the daughter of Betty Atkinson. On February 14, 1971 in Belton, Missouri she was united in marriage to Eldon Gillenwater, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are one son, Eldon Gillenwater, Jr. of Eagle Rock, Missouri; one daughter, Christina Gillenwater and her husband Gibbs of Del Norte, Colorado; two brothers, Paul Atkinson and his wife ­­­­­­­­­­­Kathy and Danny Atkinson; one sister, Joan Garretson; two grandchildren, Josie and T.J. and one great grandson, Kylan.

            Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Jean Atkinson.

            After graduating high school Susan joined the United States Airforce serving six years during the Vietnam War. Susan and Eldon were married while they were in the military. Upon returning home they moved to Boise City, Oklahoma residing there for five years before moving to Colorado. When Eldon retired in 2002, they moved to Eagle Rock, Missouri. Susan was a homemaker, she enjoyed making crafts of all kinds.

            Services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

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