Susan Elizabeth Small

Susan Elizabeth Small passed away in her home peacefully and surrounded by family on October 22, 2010 in Renton, WA. She was 54. Susan was born to Raymond & Mary Lou Benton on December 6, 1955 in Renton, WA where she joined her big sister, Christine. Susan attended St. Paul’s Catholic school and graduated from Rainier Beach High School where she danced and was a cheerleader. After high school, she accepted a position at Boeing in Renton and later moved to the Everett facility where she would eventually meet her husband, Tom, who she married in August 28, 1982. They were blessed with a daughter Jasmine Rae in 1986, and later a son Russell Joseph in 1991. Preceded in death by her father, Raymond L. Benton. Survived by her mother, Mary Lou (Betts) Gilbert; husband, Thomas; sister, Christine Pryor; children, nieces and nephews, and one great-niece.

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