Obituary of Susan Craddock

Susan Carol Bell was born on February 7, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Jordan Moore Bell Sr. and the late Corinne (Odom) Bell. After graduation, Susan obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Susan supported her family as a cashier at Meijer retiring in 2013 and received her spiritual nourishment as a member of Gilead Baptist Church in Taylor. Susan did not hold back, speaking all that came to mind. She was quite vivid in her dress and appearance. Susan appreciated camping in the great outdoors, walking the beach and going to the park with her children and grandchildren. She loved to shop anywhere from the mall to the dollar store. In Susan's quiet time, she could be found painting, drawing, crafting or looking through catalogs. Family was most important to Susan. She cherished the time she spent with her parents and looked forward to family outings. Susan loved all kinds of animals, her four legged friend, "Baby Hound" being her beloved companion. Susan Carol Craddock, age 66 of Taylor, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Mercy Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Her passing was preceded by her parents. To cherish her memory, Susan leaves a daughter: Michelle Hiller of Monroe; one sister: Helen (Dale) Dillman of Grand Rapids; one brother: Jordan Moore "J.M." Bell Jr. of California; two grandchildren: John (Juliana)Hiller and Crystal (Dustyn Caswell) Hiller; a great-grandchild: Domynick Caswell; four nieces and nephews; and her beloved pet: Holly "Baby Hound." Friends may gather from 12:00 until 2:00pm on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, South 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 2:00pm also at Merkle's with Pastor Larry Loree of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church officiating. A procession to Michigan Memorial Cemetery will follow. Memorial donations are suggested to the family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.