Susie Zachary
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Susie Zachary

  • April 21, 1919 - February 7, 2012
  • Austin, Texas
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“Dear Aunt Susie, Your funeral service was an affirmation of your long and loving...and being loved life. I think you would have been happy with it....Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Kate Stiefer - Tyler, TX - Niece

“Dear Susie, I have memories that I will treasure always. I will miss you, and hope you can find someone up there to make the caramel SSiNcr corn for...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Peggy Ann Murphy Burch - TX

“Aunt Susie will always be remembered by me for her spirit, fire and love of life. Some of my fondest summer memories are of vacations to Austin and...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Darren Callaway, Sr. - Waco, TX

“Suzy had such a fantastic personality and bold... she inspired me and still does to live out loud, be bold and take it the way you want it! I am so...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Diana S - austin, TX - neighbor

“My dear Aunt Susie, You were a fireball to the very end, and always did it your way! It was a pleasure to be by your side. To have you for 32 years...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Jamie Hislop - Austin, TX

“Peace be with you Aunt Todie! Party on! I will miss you very much. ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Pat Hislop - Leander, TX - niece

“Prayers. ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Stacey Bucholz

“Farewell Aunt Toadie - You were always such a hoot. I know your spirit is soaring, even as I type this,...and yes,...that IS Glenn Miller playing !!...Read More » ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Rob - Chandler, TX - Nephew

“Susie (Eva Sue) Murphy Bell Zachary was the quintessential Aunt, at least to three nieces, who were always looking forward to her influence! Loved...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: sally burnside - niece

“I'll dedicate this to her niece, Kate! Kate's love for her Aunt keeps Kate's mind full of memories. These cannot be taken away. God bless you and...Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Dick Habegger - CA

“A rose for a beautiful rose. ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Kate Stiefer - Tyler, TX - Niece

“Aunt Susie lived a large life, filled wiith LOVE and adventure. She was the quintessential GROOVY AUNT! Her spirit and L'amour de la vie will live...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Kate Stiefer - Tyler, TX - Niece


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Eva Sue (Susie) Bell Zachary, age 92 of Austin, peacefully passed away at Seton Hospital on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Her great niece, Jamie Hislop was at her side.

Susie was born on April 21, 1919 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Orville E. and Thelma Murphy. She spent her childhood in Shawnee, Oklahoma and graduated from Shawnee High School in 1937. Susie then went to McAllen to be with her oldest sister, Blanche. She moved to Austin in 1941 to join her mother and father; sister, Peggy and brothers, Sonny and Tom.

Susie was married to Johnny Bell from 1953 until his death in 1967. She was married to Grady Glen Zachary in 1969 until his death in 2005. Susie worked for the Internal Revenue Service in Austin for 20 years. When the Austin Club was created she was in on the ground floor; organizing and managing until her retirement. Susie was well known in the Austin Little Theatre and had many fans. She was quite an actress! Susie was also in the Miss America State finals in 1941.

Susie leaves behind her sister, Peggy A. Burch; sister-in-law, Bonnie Murphy; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Blanche Jones; and brothers, Orville (Sonny) and Thomas Allen Murphy.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and funeral services at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 14th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 North Lamar Blvd. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park.