Susan Scott McKee
Obituary
Susan Scott McKee was born February 22, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Aubrey Dale and Angela Kane (Van Scyoc) Scott. She passed from this life at her home in Tulsa Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was 68.
Sue was a 1965 graduate of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School and received her BA in English in 1969 from Marshall University, both located in Huntington, WV. She married Tom McKee, her beloved soul mate on May 31, 1969 and began a full life of travel and adventure, business and service to the community.
Sue and Tom moved to Tulsa in 1972 and made it their home. Early on, she was involved with Junior League of Tulsa and Tulsa Opera, where she made lifelong friends. Business took Tom and Sue to the far reaches of the world, introducing them to cultures and people from everywhere: China, Russia, Romania, Europe, India, Egypt and more. Her passion for travel never stopped. In recent years, she devoted her time to “Women in Recovery,” a program that gives an alternative to incarceration for women facing prison sentences.
A beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and great friend, Sue is survived by one son, William Thomas McKee, Jr. and his wife, Michelle; two daughters, Megan McKee Harris and her husband, Jesse, Katie McKee Clay and her husband, Jordan Clay; grandchildren, Peyton Grace Clay and Xander Thomas Harris. She is also survived by two brothers, Timothy Dale Scott and his wife, Joan and Jeffrey Spencer Scott, all of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Sue was a creative visionary who was fun and enthusiastic about life. She had a ready laugh and smile for all of her friends. The testament to her life well lived is how beloved she is by all who knew her. She will be missed greatly.
A memorial service will be held 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in St. Rita’s Chapel at Cascia Hall School. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in Sue’s memory to Women in Recovery, http://www.fcsok.org/services/wir/
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Tributes & Memories
Dear friend, when I heard of your passing, the first thing to enter my mind was the sound of your laughter. The temple bell stops I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers. ~Basho
Cait O'Darling
I'm saddened. I recently ran into Sue while she was grocery shopping. That was a nice surprise to see her and get caught up on the family news. We even discussed Bea and I getting together to visit with her soon. Bea and I had the unique and great opportunity to live in the McKee family guest house in the mid-80's just after we got married, when Sue and her family lived on Troost. We have great memories of Sue from back then. Sue and the rest of the McKee family will always have a special place in our hearts.
David D. Smith
I am so sorry for your loss. Sue was a wonderful woman and I will miss her. She gave back to the community and made a huge difference to many women in crisis. She will be missed by many.
Pam Avison
Was so looking forward to visiting with Sue at the class reunion, if for no other reason, than to witness her " ready laugh & smile ".
Gale Goheen
I am so saddened by the news of Sue's passing. I met her while attending Marshall way back in the 60s. She was never without a smile and was just a pure joy to be around. I know she will be greatly missed.
Nancy Goheen
I have been thinking about you guys constantly over the last several days. So sorry for your loss and so sad. I loved Sue dearly. Your Mom and Dad and you guys were a big part of my life for many years. Jason and Dustin send their love as do I.
Mary Bain
I'm so saddened by her passing it just doesn't seem possible. kate
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