In the predawn hours of January 16, 2022, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas, Susie Ann Graves of Strong Arkansas went peacefully to join her Heavenly Father at the age of 76.

She was a diligent worker for her Lord and savior Jesus Christ throughout her life. She was a proud and active member of Union Chapel in Strong until her passing. She was born Susie Ann Norsworthy in Oil City, Texas to Grottice and Verlie Ann Norsworthy. She spent her childhood living in Strong Arkansas and traveling with her mother and father following the Drilling machines Grottice worked on. She graduated Strong High School in 1963. Susie married the love of her life William "Harold" Graves in Strong on April 18, 1964. She gave birth to her beloved daughter, Lindi Delain Graves on June 24, 1969, in El Dorado Arkansas.

Susie was known for her amazing cooking abilities that lead her to opening the Susie's Chicken Shack and Sweets Shop. It was an endeavor of love that she and Harold had together. Long after it closed, she still made wedding cakes and pastries for events and family. Even having one of her favorite cakes being featured in a magazine.  She spent 20 years running the kitchen at Strong School. The countless children she fed at the school and she knew by name or by meal preference can testify to the love she put into the simplest of things. Whether you knew her cooking from the Chicken Shack, some of her many wedding cakes, the Strong School, or the food she prepared for the church potluck. Anyone she fed didn't leave anyway but happy and full. You could feel the love and enjoyment she put into her time in the kitchen and the dishes she created there. Her love of cooking was one she loved to share with her children and grandchildren in the many hours she spent with them making meals and treats alike. Her Family was one of the greatest joys in her life, she made a habit of spoiling any grandchild or child that had the pleasure of her attention. She left many generations that will feel the loss of her for a very long time. Whether you knew her as Susie, Ms. Susie, Sue Sue, Mamaw or Mother. You knew that she loved you and cared for everyone she came in contact with.

Susie was preceded in death by her Grandparents Frank and Annie Norsworthy and Issac and Millie Worthey. Her Father Grottice Norsworthy and her Mother Verlie Ann Worthey Norsworthy. Brother-in-law Bobby Graves. Also, the love of her life, soul mate, friend and husband William "Harold" Graves.

Susie is survived by 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild and many other family and friends. Daughter Lindi Graves Richey and husband Trey of Strong. Lindi and Trey's two sons Chad Richard Alphin wife, Kimberly and William Michael Richey. Chad and Kimberly's children Adrian, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Isabelle, Sophia, and Waylon. Daughter, Claudia Craig and husband Jerry of Mansfield Arkansas. Claudia and Jerry's children Scotty Johnson wife, Tasha of Strong, Shelly Johnson of Mansfield, and Chase Craig of Mansfield. Scotty and Tasha's children River, Jacee and Cade. Shelly's children Maddy, Lily and Brooklyn. Chase's son Maddox. River's daughter Gemma. Lifelong friend and beloved sister-in-law Pauline Graves of Strong. Pauline and Bobby's daughter Cheryl Graves. Cheryl's children Kayla Thomey and Rhett Johnston. Lifelong friend and Beloved sister in Christ, Betty Bird. Cherished Friend and work colleague Janet Biggs.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Strong, AR. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Strong, AR officiated by Bro. Danny Malone followed by Interment at Green Grove Cemetery under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels.