Susan Mary (Madill) Spanel

Susan Mary (Madill) Spanel, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother was lost to us on July 24, 2024.

Susan was born August 27, 1950, in Chanute, Kansas to Ernie and Mary Madill, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in Nevada, Missouri and graduated from Nevada High School in 1968.

She later attended Southwest Missouri State, where a chance meeting introduced her to the love of her life, George. She married George Spanel Jr. on January 15, 1971, in Chula Vista, California.

Susan was a brilliant writer and journalist— her humor and witty repartee made even strangers smile and laugh. She cherished her family and friends deeply, always greeting them with lots of love.

She is survived by her husband George, daughter Amber (James) Barbarotta, and grandchildren Sariana, James, Drystan, and Draco Barbarotta.

Widely loved and celebrated, Susan will be missed dearly by the many whose lives she touched and brightened.

Services: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Wednesday, July 31, 1:00 pm. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cem. Memorials to Tunnels to Towers or charity of your choice appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 to 7:00 pm.