Susan Neff

On Thursday, May 13, 2010, God welcomed home his newest angel, Susan Jean Brown Neff. Susan was 58 years old when she joined her Lord in Heaven. She was born November 8, 1951, in Marlin, Texas to Wilma (Billie) Jean and Reese Weldon Brown, Jr. Susan grew up in Tyler and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1970 and then from The University of Texas at Austin in 1974 with a degree in Education. While living back in Tyler, she met Tom Neff on a blind date, who, after his first glimpse of Susan, knew her to be the woman he would marry. They were married on August 14, 1976, and Susan was the love of Tom’s life for almost 34 years of marriage, and beyond. Susan was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church, a member of the Women’s Symphony League of Tyler, and a wonderful and committed mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a proud Texas Longhorn, she was devoted to her dog, Gracie, and some of her happiest moments were spent with her beloved grandsons. Susan’s proudest accomplishment was raising her three fine sons. Susan was a beautiful person, whose calm smile and quiet wisdom guided her sons throughout their lives, and she was a true and gentle partner to her husband. Susan is survived by her husband, Tom Neff; brother and sister-in-law, Reese III and Sandy Brown of Tyler; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Melody Neff, and grandsons Caleb and Cole Neff of Fate, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Brittany Neff of Denver, CO; and son, Brandon Neff of Austin, Texas. Susan was preceded to heaven by her mother, Billie Brown; and father, Reese Brown Jr. Pallbearers will be John Atkinson, Larry Beene, David Jensen, Mark Lankford, John Taylor, and Jimmy Wester. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Dargewich, Ben Doud, Mark Neff, John Linder, John Reedy and Jim Robertson. Visitation for family and friends is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2010, from 5-7pm at Stewart Family Funeral Home. Services celebrating Susan’s life and her arrival in her new Home will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 4p.m. in the chapel of Stewart Family Funeral Home with Dr. Paul Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.

Susan Neff

November 8, 1951 - May 13, 2010