Lucretia Sue Schmetzer

Lucretia "Sue” (Frank) Schmetzer, 89 passed away on April 17, 2022, at home in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born in New London, Ohio on June 15, 1932, to Clinton Frederick and Mildred Eleanor Frank. She is survived by daughters, Sara Medlyn of Ohio, Kim Hughes (Ray) of Missouri and Joie Frontz of Texas, sons, William Schmetzer (Susan) of Colorado, David Schmetzer (Sundee) of Wyoming, 11 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, 4 sisters, a host of nieces and nephews, and was predeceased by her husband Carl “Bud”, who passed away in 2004.
She graduated from Homerville High School in Homerville, Ohio. She married her high school sweetheart “Bud” September 1, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sue and Bud served together on staff at Son Shine Ministries. They were both ordained in 1983 and provided several marriage ceremonies for family and friends. Sue volunteered at the Community Caring Center, Lakeside Pregnancy Center, and shared her joy as an accomplished pianist at Heritage House nursing facility. She was a member of Gateway Church. She was a violinist as a young girl. She collected red bird figurines and memorabilia, studied Hebrew along with her Christian faith, and loved to travel.
Sue was known for being full of life, love, kindness, integrity, strength, and a quick sense of humor. A faithful and loyal friend. She had a dynamic and personal long time love relationship with her Lord Jesus Christ. She had a great desire to see souls saved. She will be remembered as a tireless servant who would sacrifice whatever necessary to help her family and friends.

A memorial service will be hosted at a future date.