of Batesville, AR

January 1, 1958 - December 27, 2020

Susie Thompson, 62, of Batesville passed away December 27, 2020.

She was born January 1, 1958 in Flint, Michigan to Roy Carey Ruff and Anna Jean (Howell) Ruff Andrews.

Susie was married to Dennis Thompson on September 17th, 1976 in Alton, Missouri. To this union two sons Chad and Clay were born. Dennis, Chad and Clay were her life. Susie enjoyed church and singing. She loved flowers, the outdoors and water; she enjoyed scuba diving for many years.

Susie obtained her RN Degree in 1987 from Missouri State West Plains. Susie loved nursing as it gave her an opportunity to take care of those in need. She spent 12 years in Hospice mainly caring for cancer patients. She worked in other areas as well, finishing her career working for the Department of Labor as a RN Case Manager for the last 4 years before retiring in 2014. Nursing was more than a job for Susie if was her passion.

Susie was a Christian who truly loved and served God. She loved her family with unconditional love. She was a very caring, loving and encouraging person who always put others needs above her own. She supported several ministries including John 3:16, John 3:17 and New Hope Refuge. She had a heart for those who were hurting.

Survivors include her loving husband, Dennis Edward Thompson; two sons, Chad and Clay Thompson of Batesville; three brothers, Mike Ruff (Arlene) of Raymore, Missouri, Glen Andrews (Jo-Rose) of Lee Summit, Missouri, and Keith Andrews of Kansas City; two sisters, Connie Vance (Allan) of Charleston, South Carolina and Jackie Wade (Rick) of Alton, Missouri; three special little girls, Aubrey, Allie, and Susanna Huskey; and many nieces, nephews and a very special group of cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Steve Ruff, and her maternal grandparents, Posie and Mary Howell.

Susie battled cancer for over 10 years. We know she won, for winning the battle with cancer is not determined by if one dies with it but rather by how one lives with it. Susie was a champion. She never gave up, she continued to help others, she encouraged when she was hurting, and she loved her family with a passion. Susie won the battle and more importantly she fought the good fight, she finished her course, she kept the faith. And we know she heard these words, ''Well done my good and faithful daughter welcome home.''

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Believers Community Church in Batesville with Jason Roberts and Gary Dotson officiating under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.

Visitations will be held one hour prior to the service.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral attendance, limitations will be posted at the church. Visitation attendance will be limited to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering and social distancing will be observed.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her honor to John 3:16 Ministries, 75 Holmes Road, Charlotte, AR 72522 or New Hope Refuge, 10 Bell Grove Road, Batesville, AR 72501.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com