Sue Garner Hall
Sue Garner Hall
Sue Garner Hall, 79, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:30 a.m., August 8, 2020, at West Plains, Missouri.
She was born in Calico Rock, Arkansas, on December 21, 1940 to Noel and Bernice King Garner.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jerry Garner.
At an early age Sue and her parents moved to West Plains where she would live the rest of her life except for a short time in Fort Ord, California, when her husband Jerry was in the Army. Sue grew up with three younger brothers and a father who were intensely interested in athletics. Growing up she could never walk down the hall to her bed room without navigating basketball defense moves by her brothers. All the practice paid off as the brothers played basketball at West Plains High School and one brother, Gary, played for Missouri University and went on to coach college level basketball winning the NCAA Division II National Championship for Fort Hayes State in Kansas. Her youngest brother Roger was the Zizzer baseball coach for many years and the other brother, always referred to as Jerry Garner, remained an avid fan of the sport seeing as many as three or four games a day upon retirement. Sue also had athletic ability but girls in the fifties were not encouraged to develop it. She had to settle for amazing her son Daniel with her ability to water ski and glide into shore without getting her hair wet. She was also an avid tennis player. It was not surprising when Sue married a basketball player, her high school sweet-heart, Jerry Hall. Jerry played four years for what is now Missouri State University. Jerry and Sue were married August 27, 1960. They were avid Grizzly Boosters and could always be seen at the Grizzly Games rooting for the home team. Jerry and Sue have two sons, David Garner Hall and Daniel Lee Hall. Daniel and his partner Eyal Haim live in San Francisco and David and his wife Dana live in West Plains. David and Dana have two sons, Samuel and Andrew, who enjoyed the full attention and pride of their grandmother “GiGi,” as the boys called her. She had a special voice, never heard by her sons, used only for Samuel and Andrew. The special voice was never demanding or harsh but kind and only “suggested” when it was time to get out of the swimming pool and go home. Family was a priority in Sue’s life. She enjoyed family reunions and especially the opportunity to spend time with her King cousins at the reunions in Calico Rock. Some of her fondest memories were of the early morning walks with her long-time friend, Kay Garrett. After her mother passed away, Sue became a mainstay in the remaining years of her father Noel’s life. Sue was an excellent cook and was especially known for her custard pies and lasagna. She appreciated tidiness and seeing numbers lined in straight columns. This skill was put to good use in the many years she worked in the office of the family business. Her working career ended with a diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia. She met this challenge with the grace and stoicism of her nature. Her caretakers found her always kind, appreciative and non-demanding. Her husband Jerry was constant in his attention to her care by going to help feed and care for her every day until Covid-19 caused him to halt his visits to the Greenhouse at West Vue. The staff continued to give her kind and considerate care until her death. Sue’s last few years were difficult for her, her family and friends. She has now found peace through her faith in Jesus Christ. She was a long time and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains.
Due to the pandemic there will be no service, but a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, the Garnett Library or the Jerry and Sue Hall Grizzly Endowed Scholarship at MSU, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Bertie & Larry Judd
August 10, 2020 @ 8:12 pm
Jerry, we are so sorry to hear of Sue passing. She was always a good friend. We are thinking of you and family during the times ahead. Again, so sorry to hear this.
Bertie and Larry
John and Ruth Haynes
August 12, 2020 @ 9:56 am
So many memories in the past with Sue, also with our kids. We are so sorry for Jerry, David and Daniel John and Ruth Haynes and family
Jackie Jones
August 11, 2020 @ 8:31 am
Daniel – I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing – especially during these challenging times. Even when we think we should be ready, it’s still impossibly difficult to lose our moms. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
August 11, 2020 @ 9:47 am
We were so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. She was a special lady, who will be very much missed.
Vickie Ferguson Sibbitt
August 11, 2020 @ 10:53 am
I’m so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. My condolences to you and family. She went through many difficult days with this disease
Kathy Beaty
August 11, 2020 @ 1:51 pm
So sorry to hear of her passing. She always had that beautiful smile on her sweet face.
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May she rest in peace.
Kathy (Bray) Cozort-Beaty
Bill & Judy Galloway
August 11, 2020 @ 2:47 pm
Jerry,
Sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. We continue to pray for you and all your family. I know the battle has been a tough one, but remember, a great day is coming and we will all be together once again.
Your old team mate and long time friend.
Bill and Judy Galloway
Virginia McMillan
August 11, 2020 @ 4:28 pm
Jerry and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. I know how difficult the past few years have been. I have thought of her so often and our school days from Reese through high school. Please know that my thoughts are with you now.
Virginia Moore McMillan
Vonda Hunt
August 11, 2020 @ 5:37 pm
Jerry, so sorry for your loss. I know it is hard. You are in my prayers.
Amber Redburn
August 11, 2020 @ 7:42 pm
Jerry and Hall Family/Gary Garner/Roger Garner/Families,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you upon the passing of Sue. Your all in our daily prayers/thoughts. May God be with each one of you daily and encourage, support, and comfort all of you. Sue was a very friendly person and a joy to be around as well. She will be missed. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Craig and Sherri Cromer
August 11, 2020 @ 7:46 pm
Jerry David Dana Sam Andrew and Daniel so sorry for your loss what a beautiful woman Ms. Sue was. She will he missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Carl Oscar and Betty Johnson
August 11, 2020 @ 8:37 pm
Jerry, our condolences and prayers to you and your family on your loss of Sue.
Barbara Jolliff Cook
August 13, 2020 @ 12:49 pm
Hall family please know I was sad to see Sue had passed away. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.
Jan McBride Hamman
August 11, 2020 @ 8:42 pm
Jerry and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Sue’s passing. She and I were friends in elementary school. She lived a block from school, and I walked by there on the way home. Sometimes, I would play with her after school. She was always sweet and kind. I’m sorry her last days were so difficult. Prayers for your family.
Barbara Alsup
August 12, 2020 @ 10:34 am
Jerry and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sue was such a sweet lady and a good friend. May God grant you peace and comfort now and and in the days ahead.
Barbara Alsup
Beverly Duggins
August 12, 2020 @ 3:20 pm
Jerry and family….We are so very sorry to hear of Sue’s passing….when I think of Sue I always think of her beautiful smile….Prayers for peace and comfort during this very difficult time
Johnnie & Beverly Duggins
Sheila (Halford) Youngblood
August 12, 2020 @ 3:54 pm
Dear Cousin Jerry and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Sue’s home going. I have such fond memories of visiting in “the country” with Aunt Gladys and Uncle Bob and seeing you all. I remember when you came to St. Louis when the boys were small. We went shopping at Northwest Plaza. I remember David had a tummy ache and you all were so gentle with him. I know Sue has gone on and is waiting for a wonderful reunion in God’s time.
Dick and Bonnie Hoffmaster
August 19, 2020 @ 3:37 pm
Jerry and Family,
We just heard of Sue’s passing and were so sorry to hear this news. Dick and I extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Our families were so close when we all lived in West Plains and were growing up together. Gary and D.D. especially were together with their basketball games and I don’t think our families missed many of those games. I remember one game where Noel even went to the game with a broken leg.
We have many fond memories and well always cherish them.
You are in our prayers.
Dick and Bonnie (Murrell) Hoffmaster.
Joe and Linda Smith
August 24, 2020 @ 6:09 pm
Jerry, Daniel, David and family. Linda described Sue as a grand lady, and she was that. We are sorry. Joe and Linda Smith