Suzanne Brantley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Suzanne Brantley, age 85, passed from this life and entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in San Angelo. Suzanne was born on December 8, 1936 in Lolita, Texas to Walter and Mary (Laughter) Frels. She met the love of her life, Paul Brantley, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming where they were both serving their country. They were united in marriage on October 5, 1957 in the base chapel, and spent almost 65 years in life, love, laughter and serving the Lord. Suzanne and Paul moved to Menard in 1998 where they became active in the community and in the First United Methodist Church there, where she served as Pastor for 8 ½ years. She served the Lord with all her heart, and was very involved in coordinating and speaking at the Walk to Emmaus events. During her time of doing that, she touched countless people's lives and was thought of fondly for how she ministered to them during her work in the Emmaus Community. In her retirement, she served as an Interim Pastor for several communities in Central and West Texas. She also was a member of the DAR, DRT, the Library Club and the Child Welfare Board in Menard. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Don Frels. Left behind to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted husband, Paul Brantley; one son, John Brantley and wife Deborah; one brother, Pierce Frels; two grandchildren, Joseph and Jonathan Brantley; two great-grandchildren, Vivien and Samuel Brantley; and host of extended family, friends, and church family. The family requests memorial donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Menard. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Menard. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery in Menard. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Menard. Please view Mrs. Brantley's online memorial at www.heritagefuneralhomes.com

Suzanne Brantley

December 8, 1936 - August 4, 2022