of Mountain View, AR
April 17, 1928 - August 9, 2022
Sue Nell Peeler McGroom Upchurch, 94, of Mountain View died August 9, 2022 surrounded by her four children.
Born April 17, 1928 in Garland, TN, she was the youngest of five children born to Claude and Lottie Mae Dobson Peeler.
Sue grew up in Memphis and graduated from Humes High School, where she met and married Irvin McGroom. Together they had four children.
The McGrooms were avid campers, boaters and water skiers. In addition, Sue enjoyed cooking, flowers, sewing, bowling, decorating, ceramics, bunco, kid's classroom activities, books, Cardinal baseball and her dogs (and numerous grand dogs.)
Her fun loving nature was obvious to all. She made birthdays, reunions and all holidays special to her family and neighborhood friends. She was a member of the Methodist Church and Hospital Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Vertle Peeler, Bill Peeler, Dorothy Bell and Marge Carnall.
Survivors include her children, Danny McGroom (Patti), Donna Sullivan (Larry), Cindy Samaha (Camille) and Kathy Ackland (Barry Whisenant); grandchildren, Brian Sullivan (Jessica), Tracy Garner (Shane), Christy Daniel (Scott), Kristin Townsend (Graham), Dana Nisley (Wade), Taylor Dunaway (Alix North), Evan Dunaway (Molly) and Ryan Dunaway; 7 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
A special thank-you to the staff at Indian Rock Village Care Center of Fairfield Bay, truly her ''Band of Angels''!
Services will be held Saturday at 11:00am at First United Methodist Church in Mountain View, with visitation one hour prior.
Pallbearers are Brian Sullivan, Scott Daniel, Wade Nisley, Jim Carnall, Dwight Gilbert and Whit Fowlkes. Honorary pallbearer is E.A. Wallace.
Sue supported St. Jude Hospital and her local animal shelter.
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6 Condolence(s)
Cheryl Sartin
Thursday, August 18, 2022
I'm so sorry, I didn't know of Sue's passing till now. She was the best. We were coworkers and it was so much fun working with her. Sorry for your loss
Stan McGroom
Friday, August 12, 2022
Aunt Sue will be remembered as a wonderful, loving woman and part of a very special family. Always enjoyed the times on "Given Avenue"!
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Stan
Sandra (wall) Gray
Thursday, August 11, 2022
This precious lady was always so welcoming to any of Donna's friends. How she put up with us, I will never know. When I shared about her passing to our friend Sharron (Patillo) Tucker, she told me a sweet memory that she has never forgotten. It made me laugh and I am hoping all of her family will remember times like these, where their Mom's/Grandma's sense of humor shone through. Sharron said we were probably around 12 or 13 years old and were at a party at the McGroom's home. At some point during that night Mrs McGroom/Upchurch referred to someone as being a "fart smeller". Then she explained "smart feller". We all must have gotten a real good laugh out of that and Sharron said she will never forget how funny she thought that was. I know this loss will leave a hole in our hearts for a very long time but I do believe she is walking with Jesus and probably making him laugh a little too. All of us girls will never forget her. We loved her so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
NANCY M STEELE & Jim
Thursday, August 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Sue was a very kind and wonderful person. Sending prayers for your family.
Dawn Branscum
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Donna, we're so very sorry about your Mom's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Dawn, Ronnie & Jacob Branscum
Ann Cartwright
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Upchurch's passing. When she come to see us, she always was so pleasant. We would visit a bit and she would show her pictures of her trips after visiting family abroad. We haven't seen her in a while and we have missed her. I know she will be missed by her family and friends very much. Each of you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
With Sympathy,
Ann Cartwright/Taylor Hearing Centers