Susan C. Barclay “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother”
DERRICK CITY, Pa, - Susan C. Barclay, 57, of Derrick City,
passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018, in the Bradford Pavilion, Bradford,
after a long illness.
Born on January 3, 1961 in Wellsville, N.Y., she was a
daughter of Floyd and Doris Snyder Gordon.
On July 18, 1982 in Amarillo, Texas, she married Roy L. Barclay, who
survives.
Susan attended Richburg (N.Y.) High School and later earned
her GED. She studied art at Brazosport
College in Brazoria, Texas and later also attended Colorado Technical University.
Susan was a residential program worker for 16 years at
Evergreen Elm in Bradford. A creative
person, Susan had four inventions, which were in the process of being patented
at the time of her death. She enjoyed
painting, sculpting, doing crafts, and gardening. Her greatest love was her family.
Surviving besides her husband are three daughters, Tasha D.
Davis of Henderson, Texas, Patricia Jo Cooper-Nurse of San Antonio, Texas, and
Vicki Jo (Brad) Hayes of St. James, Missouri; two sons, Roy L. (Danielle)
Barclay II of Katy, Texas and Lee A. (Tera) Barclay of McKeesport; eight
grandchildren, Sebastian, Alexander, Elizabeth, Nathaniel, Monica, Gabriel,
Krista, and Ricky; two great-grandchildren, Khloe and Samuel; two sisters, Mary
Fahrenfeld of Scio, N.Y., and Tammy Willover of Bolivar, N.Y.; two brothers,
Douglas (Linda) Gordon of Port Allegany and Tom “Skip” (Linda) Lamb of Bolivar,
N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Susan was predeceased by two
brothers, Bobby and Donnie; and three sisters, Judy Tompkins, Ann Nikerson, and
Robin Gordon.
Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday,
September 17, 2018, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union
Street, Shinglehouse, where a celebration of Susan’s life will follow at noon
with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, pastor of the First Baptist Church,
Shinglehouse, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice.
Susan’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, share a fond memory, or view a video
tribute of Susan, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
