Susan Marie Gentry, age 63 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Faith Hospice-Trillium Woods in Byron Center.
Sue was born on February 22, 1952 in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of James Breitner and Geraldine (Buchelt)Scobey. She graduated from Bedford Public Schools in Lambertville, MI.
Sue was self employed as a Cosmetologist for most of her working career. She also worked and retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). She was the first woman to work for the MDOT road crew in Hastings. Sue enjoyed gardening and walking with her dog. She was also a devoted supporter of several animal rescue organizations.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ann Forester and brother, Martin Breitner.
Sue is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Eric) Benson, grand daughter, Samantha Bennett, mother, Gerry Marie Scobey and father, Jim (Sandra) Breitner, sisters, Victoria(Frank Vining) Breitner, Janice (Ron) Parsons, nieces and nephews, Cori, Susy, Kwinton, Alayna and Brehan.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Barry County Humane Society, P.O. Box 386, Hastings, MI 49058.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 14, 2015 at 7:00pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Officiating the service will be Pastor James Hess. A visitation will be from 4:00-7:00pm.