Susan “Sue” Cragun, 83, of Marion, passed away at 7:50 pm on Friday, June 25, 2021, in her home. She was born in Marion on May 30, 1938, to William and Flossie (Worden) Wert. She married Vaughn A. Cragun, and he preceded her in death in 1994.
Sue graduated from Marion High School in 1956. She worked as a receptionist for over 30 years at Southworth Ford until her retirement. She was a member of Herbst United Methodist Church since 1994. Sue was involved with the Monday Conversation Club and Rodmaster’s Car Club. She was a former member of Kappa Kappa Sigma. Sue enjoyed getting together with her friends from Herbst, shopping, and going out to eat. She liked to travel, especially to Florida. Christmas was always Sue’s favorite time of the year.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa (Joe) Stump of FL; step-son, Jeff (Carole) Cragun of Huntington and his children, Jacob, Kurtis and Jennifer; special grandson, Noah Pickering; sister, Freda (David) Janney of FL; nieces, Nancy (Fred) Abraham of Marion and Kelli (Aaron) Pickering of Sweetser; several additional nieces and nephews; and special friends, Doris Cook and Nancy Atkins.
Sue was also preceded in death by her father, William Wert; mother, Flossie Wert; her uncle and aunt who raised her, Edward “Speck” (Dessie) Wert; and her beloved dog, Sophie.
The family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
A funeral service to celebrate Sue’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 2, 2021, at the funeral home. Rev. Bill Sparks will be officiating with burial following at Grant Memorial Park in Marion.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Herbst United Methodist Church, 2561 S. 600 W., Marion, IN 46953 or Gilead Ministries, 212 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952.
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