Susan J. Surprise

January 7, 2025 at 2:38 p.m.


Susan Jean Surprise, age 76, of Laurel passed away Friday evening December 27, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond following a lengthy illness.

Born April 24, 1948 in Milwaukeeshe was one of six children born to the late Sylvester and Leona (Radler) Surprise.

She enjoyed baking, and decorated cakes for many years; coloring, and spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren who were the light of her life.  Susan had the sweetest soul and loved with all she had, and she will forever be loved and missed.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Clinton and Lorrie Pardick, their children, Cody wife, Erin; Cory; Dawn; great-grandson Jayce and her significant other, Matt Earls; Chyanne and her significant other, Damien Sailor; Lily, Cayden, Axel; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Davin Tovrea, their daughter Kashayna, as well as her children.  Two brothers, Jerry Surprise and Jeff (Wendy) Surprise; sisters, Margret ‘Peggy’ Wenger, Joice Matthews, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.    

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marion, granddaughter, Shaylynn, and a grandson Jaxson.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Susan Surprise, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.


Susan Jean Surprise, age 76, of Laurel passed away Friday evening December 27, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond following a lengthy illness.

Born April 24, 1948 in Milwaukeeshe was one of six children born to the late Sylvester and Leona (Radler) Surprise.

She enjoyed baking, and decorated cakes for many years; coloring, and spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren who were the light of her life.  Susan had the sweetest soul and loved with all she had, and she will forever be loved and missed.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Clinton and Lorrie Pardick, their children, Cody wife, Erin; Cory; Dawn; great-grandson Jayce and her significant other, Matt Earls; Chyanne and her significant other, Damien Sailor; Lily, Cayden, Axel; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Davin Tovrea, their daughter Kashayna, as well as her children.  Two brothers, Jerry Surprise and Jeff (Wendy) Surprise; sisters, Margret ‘Peggy’ Wenger, Joice Matthews, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.    

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marion, granddaughter, Shaylynn, and a grandson Jaxson.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Susan Surprise, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.


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