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Susan Raley Obituary

Susan K Raley

Graveside services for Susan K. Raley, 66, Lawrence, will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Raley died Monday, April 6, 2015 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 20, 1949 in Lawrence, the daughter of Delbert McClelland and Raymond and Evelyn (Lisher) Williams. She attended the Lawrence Public Schools and worked at Lee's Camper Sales, Lawrence Laundry Service and Hallmark Card Inc. She also volunteered with the Salvation Army when she was younger. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lawrence.

She was a loving wife to Bradley D. Raley, whom she married on February 11, 1978.

She is survived by her husband, Brad Raley, Lawrence, KS; daughter, Cindy and husband Gayle Lutz, Lawrence, KS; son, Eric Lee, Lawrence, KS; two granddaughters, Ashly and husband Tim Squires, Olathe, KS, and Paige Lee, Lawrence, KS; and mother-in-law, Delta Raley, Lawrence, KS,

She enjoyed going to garage sales with her mother to hunt for antiques. She also enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas University Basketball.

She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The family suggests memorials to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, sent in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.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 Apr. 7, 2015.

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Marilyn Lane Figuieras

December 13, 2021

Brad, I just now saw Sue's obituary. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I have thought about her often over the years. She was always so kind and loving.
My best to you and your family.

John Fogarty

April 12, 2015

Sorry for your loss Raley family. May Sue find eternal peace.

Dewey and Pam Augustine

April 7, 2015

Sending our thoughts, prayers and love in the loss of Sue. May God wrap you in His arms and give you comfort during this time. Please take care.

Sean Hatch

April 7, 2015

My deepest condolences to you Brad. I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family at this time.

Tracy Rose

April 7, 2015

Dear Brad, Cindy, Eric, Ashley and Paige: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a sweet woman and always had a sweet smile. She seemed to still smile no matter what she was facing. May she RIP. Deepest sympathy to all of you. xoxoxo -Tracy Rose

Joyce Rose

April 7, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Brad, Cindy, Eric and family of Sue. She was truly a sweet soul. May she RIP. ~Joyce Rose

Rosilyn Wells

April 7, 2015

Love you Brad, sending warm wishes and hugs your way. May you and your family find peace during this time. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Dennis Salyer

April 7, 2015

May she live in God's peace forever.

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