Obituary of Susan C. Winkley

Susan C. Winkley, age 63 of Youngstown, quietly passed from the loving arms of Tweedy Greene and her family into the arms of her Creator on Thursday April 23, 2015 in the Buffalo General Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Susan was born March 28, 1952 in Lockport, the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Bailey) Winkley. She was a graduate of Newfane High School, attended SUNY Brockport, and received her Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Nursing from Niagara University. Susan worked as a family Nurse Practitioner for many years and received multiple service and nursing awards throughout her career. She devoted her life to caring for others and was a longtime friend of "Bill W." Susan loved the Adirondack Mountains, camping, and hiking. She enjoyed scavenger hunts, her pet cats, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her loving companion, Tweedy Greene, she is survived by her children, Malena (Timothy) King-Jones of Sanborn, Jesse Taylor of Mt. Morris, NY, and Saith Shine of Sanborn; a brother, Ronald (Laurene) Winkley of Lewiston; two sisters, Ann (Duane) Wruck and Molly (Claude) Brown both of Newfane; 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 26, at 6:30 pm in the Tuscarora Indian Mission, 5035 Walmore Rd. with the Rev. Donald Robinson officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Memorials may be made to UNYTS, 110 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14202. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston.