Susan Conley
Obituary
Susan Linette Conley was born February 4, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Francis Arthur Young, Jr. and Joan (Kile) Young. After graduating from Tulsa's Thomas A. Edison High School, her very first job was at the Village Cleaners, a dry cleaning business in Brookside. Later she served the Tulsa Public School District as a member of the administrative staff at Byrd Middle School and Thoreau Demonstration Academy in Tulsa, starting first as a volunteer and then as an employee. She was a very well-liked co-worker and a favorite of teachers, students and parents. On February 14, 1975, she married Tracey Orinovsky, to whom she was married for 30 years. On May 15, 2006, she married Gary A. Conley.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Gary; daughter Brooke of Tulsa; brother Terry Young and wife Carol of Tulsa; brother Richard Young of Tulsa; sister, Janet Mason and husband Brian of Plano, Texas; granddaughter, Jordan Orinovsky of Tulsa; three nieces and three nephews.
Susan had an extraordinary love and compassion for her family, friends and her many (and remarkable variety) of animals. Among the siblings she was the one always working to encourage family members to attend holiday and special events together. She found joy in having family and friends involved in her life. Everyone who knew her best always found her in an upbeat, happy mood with a trademark "Hello" on the telephone and an incredibly infectious laugh. Her love and care of animals had no match.
Susan was a gentle, kind and loving human being who was devoted to her family. Her loved ones will have precious memories of her and keep her forever in their hearts.
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Tributes & Memories
Miss you Susan!
Rick Young
To: The Conley Family.I am sorry for your lost.May your love for Susan, her smile and the memories that she has shared with you,bring you comfort to endure the the days ahead.
R.Gaines
You weren't just our aunt you were a bright light in our lives. We knew every day that you loved us and cared about us. We will miss you so much!!
Jennifer and Lauren Mason
I will miss you.
Janet Mason
If it weren't for Susan sitting outside the office at Key Elementary talking to me while my mom picked my brother up from school, then I'd never have learned how to tie my own shoes. Can you imagine a 31 year old walking around in velcros. Bless he heart! She saved me! :) I'm so sad for all of you right now, but you had the joy of knowing an extraordinary person. That does not happen too often, cherish very moment you shared. Praying for you all!
Rikki Fjeldsted
Gary I am truly sorry for the loss of your wife, Susan. My prayers are with you as you journey through this time of grief and suffering.
Rocky Springer
very sorry for your loss gary & prayers to you and the rest of your family
amber hawkins
I am so sorry for your loss Brooke, my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Marisa Estep
Luis & I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Missy Pino
I knew Susan from Byrd Middle School. Her daughter Brooke went to school with my son Jonathan. I am sorry for your loss.
Michele Lasker
I was the other tall girl in school, until the boys caught up to us. We used to spend hours on the phone talking about everything & talking about nothing. We always stayed in touch as we grew up & lived our lives. I'm so blessed we got to reconnect, it was like we just talked on the phone for hours yesterday. She was my go to person to remind me of who was who & what the details were, where it was & when it happened. What an incredible memory. I still called her Nasus & she called me Irret. Pig-Latin. We had so many laughs. I get to treasure having known her & calling her my friend. She loved me without judgement. I will miss her forever.
Terri Webb Diamond
I am going to miss you soooooo much Susan (SuSu) I love you girl.
Sherry Cain