Fannie Sue Furnier Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Fannie Sue Furnier, age 101, passed away in McKinney, Texas on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Sue was born on August 9, 1916 in Lindsay, Oklahoma, to Milton Porter and Elizabeth Ivy. She graduated from Lindsay High School, attended Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha where she sang in the College Glee Club. She graduated from Hills Business College in Oklahoma City. Upon graduation Sue worked in Oklahoma City for several years. In her late 20’s, Sue and a friend decided to quit their jobs and move to California. Quite an undertaking for two single girls, but they found jobs and Sue eventually met her future husband. Sue married Lonson Furnier in July 1948 and they lived in the Los Angeles area. Sue worked for McDonald Douglas Corporation for many years and retired in June of 1977. After her husband’s death and her retirement, she moved back to Lindsay to live with her mother and assist with her care. Sue was very active in the Lindsay community. She was a member and officer of the Progressive Club and the China Painting Club. She really enjoyed china painting, took lessons and was quite talented. She painted many gifts for friends and family. She also enjoyed cooking, entertaining friends, working in the yard, decorating her home and traveling. Sue was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Lindsay. In 2010, Sue moved to the Dallas area to be closer to family. For the past 4 years, Sue was a resident of Grand Brook of McKinney where she enjoyed fellowship with others residents and caregivers. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Mary Evelyn McLaughlin and brother-in-law, Glen McLaughlin. Sue is survived by her niece, Suzanne McLaughlin, great-niece, Courtney Leal and husband Gabe Leal, great great-nephews, Nicholas and Jordan Leal, and great great-niece, Brooklyn Ivy Leal all of Frisco, Texas. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Boydston Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Green Hill Cemetery. Sue was very fond of animals, especially dogs. In lieu of flowers she would appreciate contributions to your local SPCA. Services are under the direction of Scott Wilbourn with Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Condolences made be made to the family online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com.

Fannie Sue Furnier

August 9, 1916 - November 29, 2017