Susan M. Mayberry

Susan Marie (Naylor) Mayberry , 57, of Russell, Kansas passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Susan was born January 30, 1958 om Plainville, Kansas area.  The daughter of Verle and Lavon (Doughtery) Naylor.  She grew up and attended schools in the Codell area.

Susan was united in marriage to Ricky D. Mayberry, Sr. on September 19, 1980 in Clay Center, Nebraska.  This union was blessed with three children; Cassandra, Ricky, Jr. and Jessica.  They made their home in Harvard, Nebraska until 1983 when they moved to Russell.  Ricky preceded her in death on November 27, 2008.

Susan ran a Day Care out of her home during the late 80’s and early 90’s.  Then she worked a couple of years at Meridy’s restaurant and was in housekeeping at Days Inn Motel before she started working at the Russell A&W restaurant.  She worked there for over 10 years before retiring due to health reasons.  She enjoyed wood working, raising a garden, and attending family barbeques.   She loved traveling and experiencing new places and taking care of her grandchildren.

Surviving family include her daughter, Cassandra Mayberry of Russell, Kansas; son, Ricky Mayberry, Jr. (Connie) of Luray, Kansas; brother, Gerald Naylor (Carol) of Lucas, Kansas; sisters, Evelyn Burns (Steve) of Russell, Kansas and Ruth Ryan of Great Bend, Kansas; brother-in-law, Ronnie Bland of Lucas, Kansas; six grandchildren, Kandis, Alyssa, Makaila, Ricky III, Seth and Thomas; and many nieces and nephews.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ricky, daughter Jessica, and sister Mildred Bland.

The family will be greeting friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.  A private family graveside service will be held following the greeting.  A Memorial has been established with Make A Wish Foundation.  Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.