Susan E. (Eblen) McGinnis, age 96, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 9:25 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Walnut Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center.
Susan was born March 13, 1924, in Henderson, KY, to Marvin D. Eblen and Nannie (Cooper) Eblen. She graduated from Barret High School. She attended Ward Belmont for her Associate’s degree and then attended University of Kentucky to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She completed her Master’s in English Education at University of Evansville. After completing her Master’s degree, she worked as a teacher. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Susan is survived by her daughter, Catherine Hedgespeth (Alan); sons, Mike McGinnis (Sandy) and Thad McGinnis (Jeannie); grandchildren, Leah McGinnis, Don McGinnis, Scott McGinnis, Rachael Horn, Amanda Mose, Madeline McGinnis, Nina McGinnis, Garrett Virginia Miller, and Hallie Siewert; great-grandchildren, Lilly Miller, Carter Siewert, Evan Siewert, Gwendolyn Mose, Logan McGinnis, Reagan McGinnis, Anna Horn, and Allyssa Horn; and numerous cousins.
Susan is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Burris McGinnis; and brother, Wallace Eblen.
Celebration of Life will be Private at Fairmount Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: First United Methodist Church at 338 3rd St, Henderson, KY 42420.
Arrangements are being handled by BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN.
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