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Normeasa "Sue" Forbes

Memorial services for Normeasa "Sue" Forbes, 81, Lawrence will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday,

January 10, 2015 at First Christian Church. Private burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. She passed away January 5, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

She was born December 27, 1933 in Memphis, TN the daughter of Elmer C. and Sybil N. (Crockett) Lawlis.

She was an active member of the First Christian Church. She played in numerous bridge clubs and loved to travel. She enjoyed family time and taking great pride in her grandchildren and great grandchildren and their achievements.

She was a bookkeeper and secretary for the University Daily Kansan for nine years until she retired in 1986. Prior to that, she was a secretary at Schwegler Elementary School.

She married John T. Forbes May 25, 1951 in Baxter Springs, KS. He preceded her in death June 16, 2004.

Survivors include three daughters, Janet Lynn (Brad) Harsha, Lee's Summit, MO, Laurie Ann (Doug) Sawyer, McPherson, KS, Susan Leigh Harper, Henderson, NV; seven grandchildren, Kevin (Kristi) Harsha, Kyle (Nicole) Harsha, Elizabeth (Mark) Fleske, Derek (Katie) Sawyer, Lucas (Kayla) Sawyer, Lance (Johnna) Sawyer, Tyler Harper; ten great grandchildren; and two sisters, Marjane Wamsley, Bartlesville, OK and Drenna Dean Bjork, Eugene, OR.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the First Christian Church or American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 7, 2015.

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Nomi Redding

January 9, 2015

Good neighbor, always greeted you with a wide smile-wonderful friend to Dean and Irene. May loving memories and strong family ties be a comfort at this time. Thinking of you, Larry & Nomi

January 9, 2015

I was very sad to read about Sue's passing. I taught at Lawrence High School for many years, and of course knew and respected John Forbes. I met Sue at numerous LHS events and in recent years at our shared beauty salon. I just saw her weeks ago, and she looked (as always) beautiful, and had that wonderful smile on her face. I feel terrible for the family to have lost this special person. I'm truly sorry . Pat Nemchock

Jane Buxton

January 8, 2015

Janet~
You were blessed to have such a lovely mother. She was so special. I know you will miss her. I'm sure you have wonderful memories.

Dick and Janice Edmondson

January 8, 2015

I will miss her friendship but I will remember her smile, her optimism, her kindness to us, and how much she loved life with John, her girls, her sisters and grandchildren. It is hard to think of life without her. May God bless and comfort her family always.

American Heart Association

January 8, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

January 7, 2015

Sue....so very sad about your moms passing! Your post before she went into surgery, to me, sums up up your moms strong will! I didn't have the pleasure of knowing her but I could see and feel her love of life and especially the love of her family. Sending you and your family love and prayers!

Velda Dick

January 7, 2015

So very sorry for your loss, Sue and I had a long phone conversation when my mom died, she helped me alot. She also was the first person to come comfort me when my dad died. Wonderful lady Iwill miss her. Velda and Jimmy Dick

Barb Forbes

January 7, 2015

Our prayers are with you all. Sue was a lovely woman who brightened everyone's life.

Nancy and Warren Reiling, Banning

January 7, 2015

What a beautiful and fun lady that we
enjoyed at the American Legion on Thursday nights. She was always positive and so energetic with her
smiles. We will miss her so much.
Blessings to the family.
Nancy Reiling and Warren Banning

January 7, 2015

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a awesome friend. Meant at Schwegler and remained friends. She was such a cherished person to know .Loved her dearly. Morna

Cinnamon Ramer

January 7, 2015

I am so saddened to hear this, I am so glad I got to see her last week. She and I had so many shared stories over the past 11 years. She lived such a full life, I always told her to write a book, we laughed about that often. I'm glad she is now with her beloved John. Rest in peace friend, I'll miss you.-Cinnamon

Barb innes

January 7, 2015

Prayers are being sent. Always so hard to lose a parent regardless what age. And our mom are so special!

Kevin, Kristi, Rebecca, Zach Harsha

January 7, 2015

We will miss our Nana...

Suzie Craig

January 7, 2015

A cherished friend, loved by all who we're fortunate to have crossed her always welcoming path. I miss you my dear sister in faith. I will always carry you in my heart.

Joan Miller

January 6, 2015

we are so sorry for your loss Janet, Laurie, and Leigh. Sue was such a great friend.we shared so many things when we lived in Lawrence. Sincerely Joan Miller

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Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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