Hazel Jo "Susan" Parsons
(April 25, 1931 - May 8, 2013)

Susan Parsons, 82, of Huntington passed away peacefully on May 8, 2013 at Midland Meadows Assisted Living in Ona, WV. She was born Hazel Jo Bailey and later nicknamed “Susan” by her grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Victor Bailey and Blanche Fischbach Bailey of Kenova, WV.  Susan was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jess, and brothers: Clarence Clifford (Mike) Bailey, Earl Bailey, and John Bailey and a sister, Pauline Thompson. She is survived by a sister, Eleanor Roach, and a brother, Larry Bailey and a special sister-in-law and brother-in- law Carol and Fred Rodgers, reside in Columbus, Ohio. She is also survived by a daughter, Lynn Hanna and husband John, and sons Jonathon M. Parsons and wife Melissa, and Jeffrey B. Parsons. Also, surviving are grandchildren Jessica and Scott Duernberger, Nathan Sparks, Amber Hanna, John Matthew Hanna, and Kelly Dew and great-grandchildren, Voss and Odin Duernberger, and Thor and Iris Hanna.  During her lifetime, she was a lover of all living things. She took in under her care many pets and neighborhood children. Her love of decorating and remodeling led her and Jess to move multiple times while always enjoying the challenge of making a home beautiful. With all her kindness, she could not be misinterpreted as a push-over. She was a strong willed woman and it was especially apparent when it came to card playing. Her competitiveness made her quite a challenge to defeat at bridge, rummy, cribbage, or set back. When alone, she felt comfort in playing Solitaire.  Susan will be missed by all that knew her for her beauty both inside and out.  The family is so appreciative to Midland Meadows Assisted Living for their compassionate care giving and Hospice of Huntington for helping during her time of need. Chapman’s Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. A family memorial will be held there at 2:00PM on Saturday May 11th with the Reverend Hubert Harvey presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington.