Sue Jean McClelen, (1946 - 2012) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:29-31

66 years old
Born on February 16, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Passed away on September 13, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Sue McClelen, 66, born on February 16, 1946 and passed away on September 13, 2012. We will remember her forever.

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September 16, 2023

Sue, Becky and Marty Miss you more than words can say. You are always in our heart. Love you. Becky and Marty

September 13, 2023

Hey Sis, Eleven years have passed and I still miss you so much. Wish you were only a phone call away so I could talk to my big sis. So much going on. Sent Kody his birthday card and so enjoy communicating with him. You would be so proud of him. Larry and I are flying out to Albuquerque next week. We finally got it together to put your and Mom's ashes in the same burial plot there at the Sunset Memorial Park where Papaw Stimson and Jeffry Purcella are buried. The graveside service is next Friday. It will be just the four of us, as Becky is pretty fragile right now. I will be taking her home with me when we leave so Marty can deal with some health issues. Becky and I, along with Larry and Marty have plots on either side of you, so you see, the Stimson sisters will be together again in the end! I know Mom would be happy to know that we put her ashes with you in Albuquerque. She had decided she didn't want to be in Georgia and wanted to go back to her maiden name. We didn't change it legally as she decided it involved too much change at her age, so Becky and I had her name on her headstone as Nora Madelyn Montgomery. We had yours as Sue Jean Stimson McClelen. Becky and I will have our maiden names included on our headstones too, so the Stimson girls and Mom will be all together once again. As always, love you more!!

February 17, 2023

Hi Sis! Happy Belated Birthday! Got busy yesterday and forgot to sign in last night! As you can see, Becky and I are still getting along in this world. You are always in our thoughts and heart. Know Mom is up there with you now along with Maggie, who just passed away. Love you all so much and wish we could all gather for a big group hug. Love you more!

February 17, 2023

Hello Sue... This note is from Becky. She has a tuff time on the computer. Becky says miss you BIG sis. Love you more than I can say. Wish I could call you, but I talk to you in my prayers. I hope you can hear me.
Love
Becky and Marty

September 13, 2022

Hi Sis, Hard to believe it has been 10 years. Think of you so often. Just sent Kody a birthday card for his 10th birthday last week. Sent a little family tree information so he can know how we are all connected. Will send him more as time goes on. When he sent me his Christmas letter, he wanted to know if we were on his Mom's side or Dad's side of the family. Sent a few pictures too. Want him to know this side of the family loves him too. He and Ava are about the same age so I have told him about the girls and he asks questions about them too. Wish you were here to enjoy seeing how much he has grown. Still try to keep up to date with the rest of your family. Danny and Montel's, Rachel has grown up to be a beautiful young lady and is engaged to be married. Tona has also grown up to be a beautiful young lady and is married to a young man in the army. She has some troubles, but will keep praying for her and Wendy's boys. I think Sara is doing better, she is keeping in contact with Jeffry and I know she still misses you terribly, as does Wendy. I can't take your place, but I do love them all. What I would give for another day with just the three of us girls together again! Love you more .......

February 21, 2022

THIS NOTE IS FROM BECKY. Sue we all love you.

Yellow is undeniably a sunny, joyful color, with associations of positivity, warmth, energy, and optimism.
Like a summer day, yellow is full of possibility and excitement.

We know how much you love the color yellow. Be at peace Sis.

February 16, 2022

This is from Becky. Sis, I miss you more than I can express. Remember our trips, and the time you drove out to Maritta GA to visit me. Lord knows you always stood by me. Love you BIG.
Becky

September 13, 2021

Hi Sis, Well here we are nine years later. Hard to believe that much time has passed until I see a picture of Kody or my Ava. Ava is 9 and Kody just turned 9. I guess you know Becky and Marty are back in Albuquerque now. I think to stay now. We have recently decided to bury your and Mom's ashes together at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque instead of Georgia. After making that decision, Becky and I really felt at peace with it. Mom will be with you and Albuquerque was more of a home to all of us than Georgia. The other news is that Becky and Marty will be on one side of you and Mom when they pass and Larry and I will be on the other side. They happened to have three sites side by side and we decided to make it a family plot. We also found Papaw Stimson's grave and found it didn't have a stone, so we bought one for him. He is quite near where we will be. We found Jeffry Purcella in the Baby area and he isn't all that far away either. I know you would be happy with our decision. Can you believe it, Stimson Sisters Forever! And Mom snug between us all. Kind of like the old days, huh?

February 16, 2021

Happy Birthday Sis! Wow can you believe it. We are getting old! Rather I am getting old. Talked to Wendy today, and we are both missing you but she sounded good. I sure am enjoying watching how your family is growing. And continue to get more redheads! I am really partial to them, so remind me of Michael when he was little. Since Becky will not have any and I will only have two grandchildren, looks like your children are really keeping the family tree growing! I know you would enjoy seeing them all grow! I am still trying to keep in touch with all of them for you. I want to make sure they remember our side of the family and know how much we love them. Say hi to everyone up there for us and look forward to having that really big family reunion one day. Uncle Bill passed on Christmas Day, so we are down to one Senior left. So glad we had all those reunions with them. So many good memories! Glad you all aren't having to go through this Covid virus quarantine. Just want you to know I am thinking of you all and love you very much!

September 13, 2020

Hard to believe it has been eight years since I saw and talked to you last. You ended up giving me the greatest gift by leaving me with Mom. I was able to enjoy these last eight years with her before she passed this passed March. Thank you for that. Now you can have her back! It saddened me greatly that I was not able to be with her when she passed, but she was with Larry, and they loved each other very much. It helped to know that she would be up there with you and Paul and Grandma. You have all kinds of good company now! Still miss you terribly and think of you often. Your family is growing beautifully!

March 25, 2020

Well, Susie, Mom passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. I tried to do my best for you and take good care of her for the past eight years. I was able to keep her home with me and she was still up and walking, although a little wobbly at times, and taking care of Maggie with a little help from us. So we lovingly pass her on to you and I know you are all rejoicing to have her with you. You have a new great grandbaby from Tyler. He is a cutie. And Nathan also has a beautiful baby girl almost 2 years old now. So with Sara's Kody and Joshua's little girl, you have given Mom 4 great- grandchildren! I am trying to keep track of everyone for you as I think it is important for them to know our side of the family. Just spent two weeks with Becky in Florida after she had a stroke. Thought I was going to lose her too. It's been a rough few weeks, but Becky is doing okay now and we both spent alot of time talking about a lot of things including fun times the three of us had and how important you were in our lives. We will always and forever be The Stimson Sisters! Love you more!

September 14, 2018

Hi Sis, Hard to think it has been 6 years now that you have been gone. Becky and Marty were here a couple of weeks ago and, as usual, we always have some good talks about the three of us. We had some good laughs over the years even in the hard times and you will always be my rock. Love you more, Sis and you are always in my heart.

September 14, 2017

HI momma. Well today is 5yrs since you left us. I still don't want to bring myself to believe that you are gone. I miss you so much. and have been angry cuz I can't talk to you. MY aunt's don't talk to me anymore because I have asked for some of your ashes, thinking that I wanted all of you. All I have ever asked for from day one was just a little bit of you. Anyway I love you so much and wish that I would have more time to mend our troubles. Jason has done everything that you asked of him, and let me tell you , it's not a easy thing to do. He's the only one that I have left in this world, and he loves me unconditionally. I say prayers for you everyday and hope that you know that I have always tried my best to be the best person I can be. I still hurt like you left us yesterday. I really don't like it. I want to pick up the phone and call you but there's no phone In heaven. So I'm sending you all of my love and kisses. Keep sending me yellow butterflies I see them all the time. I love you momma. I miss you so much. Rest in peace.

February 16, 2017

Happy Birthday big Sis! Miss you always. Almost lost Larry in January and thought he would be joining you at Heaven's Gate. Very scary time. Mom got her cast off today, after ten weeks with a broken wrist. Otherwise, she is still doing well. Guess who is back in Albuquerque? Ha! Ha! Guess you already know. You may be gone but but you are never forgotten.

December 12, 2016

Hi Sis. I was listening to this young women sing this beautiful song the other night and it brought me to tears thinking of you and how much you are missed. It is called "Andy" and she wrote it after losing a close friend of hers. I downloaded it so you would know you are not forgotten. You are in such a blessed place to spend Christmas!

September 14, 2016

Today has by far been harder than it should be... they say time heals all wounds but every year it's harder and harder. My heart actually hurts from missing you. I still start to dial your phone number cuz it is burned into my mind. But then I remember your not gonna answer. And I break inside. So many things have happened I need you here for. Kody just started headstart. And he's so smart. I don't know how I got blessed with such a great kid. I love you more grandma.

September 12, 2016

Hi Mom your anniversary of leaving us is tomorrow and I can't stand it. I miss you so much and really wish that our relationship was better than it was. I'm doing the best that I can and still struggle with the fact that you are not here with me. I love and miss you everyday.

February 16, 2016

Happy 70th Birthday, Big Sis!! I told Mom and Larry you would just hate turning 70! You were always and now always will be young at heart. The pain of your loss is getting a little easier to bear, although I still have my days. Mom and I spend more time with the happy memories and telling funny stories of our times together. She is such a blessing. I'm sorry for the circumstances of her coming to live with me, but I am happy to be able to spend these last years of her life with her. All three of us girls were lucky to be able to spend some time with her after Bud died. I also cherish the month I had with you before I brought Mom back home with me. You are forever in my heart.

February 16, 2016

Happy birthday grandma I miss you more than the stars. Kody is getting so big... I wish he could know u.more than just stories.. I have a interveiw today. And I know you'll be there. I love you so so much . And I hope your still proud of me.. I know I've been struggling since I left... but I'm at peace knowing your with my grandpa Bill and max. And my friend troy. I love you more

May 9, 2015

Hi momma tomarrow is Mothers Day and I miss you so much. I know that it's really selfish of me to want you here with me for just one more day. But I know that you are dancing with the angels and enjoying life like you should be. My heart has never been the same since you left me. I wish I had more time with you. I wish I could tell you how sorry I am for being such a rotten kid. I look in the mirror and I see you, I look at my hands and I see yours. I guess that's the sign that you are still with me. I love you Mom and miss you so much. I know deep down inside that you are with me always. Hope your mothers day is wonderful and filled with joy.

February 16, 2015

Happy Birthday, big sister!
Thinking about you today on your special day and knowing you are no longer suffering, makes me smile. Although I miss you more than I can express and tears are in my eyes even now, it is for my selfish reasons that I want you here when I know you are in a better place. I love you more.

February 16, 2015

My Dearest Sister,
I wish there were words that could describe how my heart is breaking today. It just seems that it still hurts as though you left me yesterday. I do believe in our Lord and I know how I am supposed to feel with you gone and I know that you are with our dearest son Paul and our sweet Tracy. That alone gives me pleasure. I went on a journey last year to commemorate your memory and that really was very special for Marty and I. It seems like I need to be in Albuquerque to be closer to you. You know how special you are to me and I know you would not like me to feel this pain. I think that the only true satisfaction I will have is when I am by your side with our loved ones walking in heaven together! May you always be surrounded in heaven with yellow butterflies and walk through a path of yellow roses and I always remember you when the wind blows through my hair. I know that all the pain you went through when you were on this earth was so unfair. I am sorry I could not help you then. I think about it a lot. The best gift I had was our last days together. Happy Birthday my sweet sister.

September 13, 2014

I miss you more......

July 24, 2014

I miss you so much. I think about you all the time. Some days are harder than others, I wish I could pick up the phone and talk to you one more time. I've been sober for 11 months and it feels good. I hope you are proud of me. I love you momma!

July 2, 2014

Hi Susie,
Becky is here with me today and we are thinking of you and wish you were here to share good memories and laughter with us.

February 24, 2014

Well Sis, you have a new grand niece. I was hoping she would be born on your birthday, but she managed to put it off and was born Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 8:25 am. Karen and Phil named her Cora Mae and she weighed 6 lbs 4 ozs and was 19 inches. Just a little peanut, like Ava. Wish you could see her, I know you love the babies! I couldn't pick up a phone and call you but this site gives me some place to talk to you and share my thoughts with you. I love and miss your presence in my life.

February 16, 2014

You are gone and out of sight, but I feel you with me every day and I know you are with me because I have signs that remind me of you. I love you more and miss you every day.

Mom

July 31, 2013

Added a new song for you today. Sara posted it on her Facebook page and sent it to me, saying she missed you. It brought tears to my eyes it was so beautiful. I bought it so I could download it for my ipod and put it on this memorial site. We all still miss you so much!

February 16, 2013

Missing you today and always. You were always a rock and a voice of encouragement. You told me to think of you when I see yellow butterflies. I don't see them often in my area. The week after you passed when I was stopped at a red light, about 20 yellow butterflies fluttered around my car and then flew away. I couldn't help but smile and tear up. Love you!

February 16, 2013

Happy Birthday Susie. I keep getting these reminders in my email to send you a card, flowers, etc. Kind of like getting hit in the stomach over and over again. Still have to remind myself that I can't do that anymore. Going to take Mom to San Jose to see Ava tomorrow. Try to make happy memories on a sad day. I love you Sis

January 1, 2013

New Year's Eve has come and gone and now here we are Jan. 1, 2013. Ava just turned one on Sunday, wish you could see her. Got some pictures of Kody from Jefri in her Christmas card. Your great grandson is a real cutie! Just want you to know we are all keeping in touch. Missing you as always. Love you Sis.

December 26, 2012

It is the first time I wasn't able to call you and wish you a Merry Christmas today. Tried to call Floyd but he wasn't home, hopefully he was with Shirley. Had all the family here over the weekend and Ava kept us all laughing with her antics. She likes to pat Mom on the face and explore her room now. She brightens our life but doesn't make us miss you any less! I love you Sis!

December 11, 2012

Thinking about you Sue. Dec. 10th is Mom's birthday and she usually celebrates it with you. I know you will be happy to know her health is much better right now. We decorated a Christmas ornament in your memory for a tree at Danari Mortuary. We will be attending a Memorial Service in your honor on Thursday. It is for those of us who have lost loved ones this past year. Love you

December 10, 2012

Sue, throughout our lives as cousins we wereseparated by years and by miles. It was always such fun to see you and be able to share family stories together. It was clear the love you held for your children and grands with your stories. I know you are looking down on us all and we are better here on earth knowing we have a special angel watching over us. You will be missed

December 10, 2012

I love you my sister! I think of you everyday. I have never seen so many yellow butterflies until you passed. Losing you and Paul have been the hardest things to bear in my lifetime. I have problems dealing with it. Just know you are there with him helps. Give him a kiss for me as I know you will and say hello to Susie Q. Bye for now, I love you!

December 6, 2012

Love and prayers

November 22, 2012

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I have been giving thanks to God for all I am grateful for. It has been difficult as I lost two precious people within a month of each other, but I am grateful that I was allowed to spend a month with you in March and we were able to share some special time together that I will always carry with me. Thanks for being a great sis!

November 8, 2012

Missing you tonight Sis. Got a beautiful card from Becky yesterday. Our gypsy sister is moving again! Mom is doing good health wise. We are all still having our difficult times, but Mom really likes the Memorial Site and I find it a comfort to visit. I hope others will find some comfort in it also.

November 3, 2012

We have been separated by miles for so many years I forget sometimes that you are not just a phone call away, then I remember and my heart aches for the sound of your voice once more. I miss you Sis.

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September 16, 2023

Sue, Becky and Marty Miss you more than words can say. You are always in our heart. Love you. Becky and Marty

September 13, 2023

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Becky and I after Mom and Sue’s memorial service. Standing in front of our paternal grandfather's gravesite. Thomas B. Stimson passed in March of 1966. Lived on 2nd Street in Albuquerque.

Jeffry was Sue’s second born child. Unfortunately he didn’t live long enough for us to meet him.

One of Mom’s final wishes was to go back to her maiden name.

Sept. 22, 2023 - Burial Service for Mom and Sue’s ashes at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque.

Floral arrangement for Mom and Sue’s Memorial Service. September 22, 2023

Sunset Memorial Park - Albuquerque - Grave Sites of Mom and Sue left box, Becky and Marty right box and Donna and Larry to left of Mom and Sue.

Mom this your second great grandson Daryl Lynn. I hope Tyler made you proud

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The Lyrics to "Andy" by Chaya

July 19, 2017

There's no easy way to say I miss you.
No words by my attempt could near suffice.
An aching in my heart cause I'm not with you.
This pain without you here I can't describe.
But I have been given such hope, because I've been given such peace.
And I know the day will come when Jesus will call out to me.
Tell me my love, is heaven beautiful?
Can you touch every star in the sky?
As your're walking, my love, down those streets of gold.
Are you wathcing the angels fly?
In those mansions, my love, do you sit with saints
And marvel in the majesty of God?
And my love, do you cry when you look in Jesus' eyes and see HIs compassion, His love and His heart?
At times I sit alone and think of you.
I dream about the way you laugh.
A vision I can see of you with Christ. . .walking side by side, hand in hand.
I know the time draws near when I'll be with you.
When face to face I'll reach and take your hand. . .and I am given such hope,
Because I've been given such peace.
I know the day will come when Jesus will call out to me.

I miss you so, my dear Sister, but I know one day we will meet again.

Four Years Gone

September 13, 2016

It's hard to believe four years have passed, but I know it has because I see picures of Kody celebrating his fourth birthday on Facebook. You would be so proud of him, Sue. Sara is doing a good job with him. I continue to pray that both Sara and Wendy find the happiness they deserve. Mom and I still miss you so much, but we try to concentrate on the happy and funny memories from our times together, which eases the pain of you being gone. I still occasionallly find myself thinking I need to call you to tell you this or that and then have to catch myself from reaching for the phone. Miss you so much. Love you more!

Danna Bridwell

March 21, 2015

Hi Susie,

Will I guess you know that Danna has joined you and Aunt Betty up there in heaven now. I can just imagine what fun you guys can have up there now that you are all together! The family is all hurting down here with her loss, but we are glad that she is no longer suffering. It gives us all some peace to know you are all pain free and waiting for us to join you one day. Still love and miss you as always, but glad I have this site to come and "sit a spell". You two cousins don't get into too much trouble up there!

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