Shirley Sue Israel

Shirley “Sue” Israel went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 24th at The Manor in Elfindale.

Sue was born at home in Springfield, MO on July 31, 1935 to Jim and Sylvia “Sib” Gunter. She was the youngest of five girls. On October 1, 1955, she was joined in marriage to Glenn A. Israel, and to this union one son and one daughter were born. Sue was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Sue lived her life unselfishly, putting others before herself. She was well known as one the of the best cooks ever produced by Missouri, which is known for its fine cooks.

She was often described as the perfect military wife because she could handle any problem dropped in her lap without complaint.

Sue took great pride and joy in her family, and loved each one unconditionally. She especially loved getting as many of the family members all together at the same time as possible and have a “Big Meal”. She also displayed a great sense of humor.

She was saved and baptized early in life and attended Mt. Comfort Cumberland Presbyterian Church until 1957 when as a young Army wife left Missouri for Germany. Forty years later, she and Glenn returned to Missouri and Sue eagerly returned to Mt. Comfort Bible Church. She loved to tell people about her little country church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Ruth Miller, Katy Savage, Faye Gaines and Wilma Kinter. She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, living in Springfield, her son David Israel living in Los Angeles, CA, her daughter, Nancy Israel, living in Sterling, VA, her grandson Jackson Israel, and his mother Melissa Fruehling, living in Chapel Hill, NC, plus a host of relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would request that those wishing to make a gift in Sue’s memory consider the Mt. Comfort Bible Church, Missions Program in addition to your own favorite charity.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be one hour before services, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.