She was born on June 21, 1957, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, to Harold Lynn Garton and Minnie Sue Odom Garton.

Susan dedicated much of her life to caring for and educating children as the director of Happy Days Daycare and a preschool teacher. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Christian Brotherhood of Outdoorsmen and a graduate of Faith Bible Institute.

Susan was an avid scrapbooker who treasured her photographs and the memories they preserved. She also served on the Coach Jamie Memorial Softball and Baseball Scholarship, sharing her time and passion with others in honor of a meaningful cause.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jamie Groff; her sister, Amanda Butler; and her husband, Raymond Hanna.

Susan is survived by her five children: Justin and Edith McDonald of Houston, Texas; Jeremy and MaKenna McDonald of DeKalb, Texas; Gary and Jennifer Hanna of New Boston, Texas; Paul and Nicki Hanna of Simms, Texas; and Stephanie and Bobby Arnold of New Boston, Texas.

She is also survived by her nine siblings: Ricky and Lena Garton of DeKalb, Texas; Dennis Garton of DeKalb, Texas; Waylon Garton of El Dorado, Arkansas; Michael Garton and his wife, Brooke, of Lexington, Kentucky; Kevin Garton of Mount Vernon, Ohio; Donna K. Lindsey of New Boston, Texas; Tony Garton of New Boston, Texas; Danny Fowler of New Boston, Texas; and Harold Wayne Raney and his wife, Marietta, of DeKalb, Texas.

Susan leaves behind 15 grandchildren: Shelby, Jacob, Mason, Austin, Maranda, Josiah, Caleb, Beau, Lila, Garrah, Garrian, Brandon, Clayton, Bailey, and Cameron; and two great-grandchildren, Lillee and Alyvia. Her family was a treasured part of her life, and the memories she created with them will continue to be cherished for generations to come.

Funeral services was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Bates Family Funeral Home, in DeKalb, Texas, with Brother Steve Minter officiating.

Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Bates Family Funeral Home. Interment followed at Old Salem Cemetery in New Boston, Texas.

Susan will be remembered for her dedication to children, her love of family, her faith, and her passion for preserving the special moments that made life meaningful. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Memorials can be made in honor of Susan to CBO, 57 CR 4121 Simms, TX 75574, and 2Coach Jamie Memorial Scholarship, 1461 CR 4232 DeKalb, TX 75559.

Online registration at www.batesfamilyfuneralhome.com.