Susan ‘Susie’ Schoelen

Heaven has surely gained a special one.

Susan “Susie” Mathews Schoelen was born to Bill and Betty (Norton) Mathews on Jan. 14, 1957, in Kingfisher.

She went to be in the loving arms of God on Nov. 24, 2024.

Susie attended and graduated from Cashion High School in 1975.

After graduation, she attended beauty college and went to work for Suzanne’s Beauty Shop.

In 1977, Susie gave birth to her son, Brandon, followed by Amanda in 1981.

In 1984, Susie married Neil Schoelen and became a mom to his little boy, Eric.

During most of her adult life, Susie was a stay-athome mom and homemaker, keeping an immaculate home and preparing wonderful meals for her family and treats for her friends.

After her children were grown, and for a short time in 1983-1984, Susie worked as a bartender/manager for Kingfisher Elks Lodge, a job which she loved.

Susie had a love of many things, including the casino, loud music, a great party, good tacos, a perfect steak, mashed potatoes and gravy and, most importantly, her family and friends.

She loved her kids and grandchildren more than anything.

Full of sass and a fighting spirit, Susie never backed down from a challenge nor was she hesitant to crack a smart comeback or joke.

Though plagued with various health issues over the years, she was the most positive, upbeat person who always met you with that smile we all love and will remember.

Susie is survived by her children, Brandon Forbes and wife Regina of Grand Island, Neb., Amanda Wiggins and husband Aaron of Kingfisher, and Eric Schoelen of Elk City; grandchildren Brittany, Anthony, Zulema, Andrew, Annalee, Nicholas, Parker, Oliver and Mikayla; best friends Nancy Willbanks, Sharon Shepard and Gail Tedders; and her granddogs Ruby and Spike.

She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Betty Mathews, husband Neil Schoelen, her “siblings,” brothers-in-law Dennis Schoelen and James Lombardo, sister-in-law Suzan Riggs, nephews Brian and Brad Schoelen and dear friend Tanjia Bailey.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Kingfisher Church of the Nazarene.

Services are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home-Kingfisher.