Susie Lavada

Hilton

Susie Lavada Hilton daughter of the late Minnie Acord Ritchie and Harm Ritchie was born in Hartman, Arkansas, on September 20, 1918. She departed this life at Advanced Healthcare Medical Center in Ellington, on July 26, 2007, having attained the age of 88 years, 10 months and six days.

On October 30, 1937 at Matthews, Missouri, Susie was united in marriage to Dale Hilton; to this loving union four children were born. Susie was a member of the Christy Park General Baptist Church. Her hobbies included taking care of and decorating her house. Susie also enjoyed crocheting and yard work.

Susie was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Conely and Carl Ritchie, one sister, Vestel Downs and an infant daughter.

Susie is survived by her husband, Dale Hilton of Ellington, her son, Gary Hilton and wife Betty of Ellington, two daughters, Marilyn Forrest and husband Daniel of Ellington, Gayle Smith and husband Ray of Ellington, two sisters, Vinnie Daniel of Oran, Georgie Mills of Sikeston, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Susie will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Funeral Services were held at McSpadden Funeral Home
Sunday July 29, 2007 at 2:00 P.M.
Pastor Pat Pyles Music: Dewayne Hilton
Pallbearers:
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri