Susie Huff Spoonemore

SERVICES: 4:30 PM Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church, with her brother-in-law, Rev. Hugh B. Daniel, of Breckenridge, Texas, officiating.BURIAL: Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Spoonemore was born September 28, 1930 on the U. S. Army Base at El Reno, Oklahoma where her father was training horses for the U. S. Government. She was the fourth child of Coleman & Sally Huff. She moved to Panhandle, Texas in 1932 where she lived until 1948. She was a 1948 graduate of Panhandle High School and received her B.S. degree from McMurry University in 1952. She coached girls athletics in Ballinger where she had a championship volleyball team. In 1953, she moved to Pampa to teach and, in 1954, she went to work for Cabot Corporation. She later returned to the classroom, teaching at Pampa Junior High and Pampa High School for many years before retiring to be a fulltime homemaker. She married Dean Spoonemore on November 30, 1957 in Lefors. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She served on several committees of the church, and taught Sunday School at one time. She was a past member of the Business and Professional Women's Association and Beta Sigma Phi. She was a member of the Pampa Retired Teachers Association and Texas Retired Teachers Association. Susie was well known for her generosity, kindness and love. Her ability to love was unmatched. She was a talented artist, teacher, friend and cook. In 1986 she competed in The State Fair of Texas bi-centennial birthday cake contest. She was chosen grand prize winner, beating out thousands of other entries. Above all, she was an exceptional wife and devoted mother. She lived for her family and friends. She loved the thousands of students she taught, treating each of them with fairness and respect. She enjoyed traveling in her later years, and with her son, was especially proud that she had toured all seven world continents. Susie will be greatly missed by all whom she touched, loved and knew. She was a beacon of love, joy, light and warmth. Survivors: 1 Son: Dr. Randel D. Spoonemore of Rockwall. 1 Sister: Billie Bruner of Pampa. 2 Nieces: Jan Janes of Maysville, Arkansas and Dawn Riley of Amarillo. 2 Nephews: Denver Bruner of Pampa and Dane Daniel of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. 3 Great-Nieces: Connie Threlkeld, Leeza Henderson and Valarie Bruner. 5 Great-Nephews: Zane Henderson, Matthew Daniel, Robert Bruner, Coleman Bruner and Austin Bruner. Several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Lifelong friends: Joe & Belva Hayes of Graford, their children and their families. Susie leaves into her sister's care her most recent love, her precious dog "Spooz," who gave her unconditional love and companionship during the last two years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coleman & Sally Huff, her brother William Huff, and her sisters, Lee (Bib) Langley and Joy Daniel.Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1981, Pampa, Texas 79066-1981. SPECIAL NOTICE: The family will be at 2235 Charles in Pampa.