Susan Frances Dartez Plumlee, 60, of Katy, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after her courageous battle with cancer.
Susan Frances Dartez Plumlee, 60, of Katy, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after her courageous battle with cancer.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, in the Grand Parkway Chapel of Schmidt Funeral Home, Katy, TX, with Rev. McAllister C. “Mac” Vaughn officiating.
She was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1964, in Port Arthur, TX.
She grew up in Port Arthur and later in Garland, Texas, where she graduated from South Garland High School in 1983. Susan pursued her passion for helping others at Texas Woman’s University, studying Occupational Therapy.
On October 18, 1997, Susan married the love of her life, John E. Plumlee, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Together, they built a life rich with love, laughter and cherished memories, raising their children in a home filled with joy and dedication.
Susan’s life was defined by her selflessness and creativity. She found immense joy in quilting, volunteering at her children’s schools and supporting their Taekwondo pursuits. Her favorite pastime was traveling with her family, capturing every milestone, vacation and celebration in pictures. Her meticulous organization of these memories—along with her unparalleled knack for keeping everything impeccably clean—became a beloved hallmark of her personality. Susan brought warmth and light to everyone she met. Susan’s legacy of love and devotion will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Solomon Terrell; grandmother, Grace Eyleen Terrell; father-in-law, Granvill “Buddy” Plumlee; uncle, William E. “Bill” Terrell; and aunts, Patricia Sue Beal Terrell and Linda N. Terrell Fugate.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, John Plumlee; her children, Jonathan E. Plumlee and Sarah E. Plumlee; her parents, David J. Dartez and Sue Terrell Dartez; mother-inlaw, Mary Plumlee; stepbrother, David J. Dartez Jr. (Rebecca) and their children Josie and Nate; brother-in-law, Curtis L. Plumlee (Kathryn) and their children Rebecca and Chase Phillips, Caroline and Sean Trainer and MaryHannah Plumlee; grandnephews, Phoenix Trainer, Colin Phillips and Cameron Phillips; cousin, Renee Beal Woody and her sons John and David; and countless other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
