Susan Marie Gilley

Susan Marie Gilley, 79, of Mounds, died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Nov. 23, 1942, in Aurora, the daughter of Virgil Marion and Lois Irene Schindler Stout. 

She married Bobby Ray Gilley on Aug. 23, 1963. He preceded her in death on June 16, 2012.

She worked at Thor Power Tool for 14 years as a machinist. She was very proud of what she accomplished in this role. 

She retired to Mounds, to be near her father. She kept busy by working for BA Automotive in Paducah as a secretary for 12 years. 

She was a very accomplished bowler. She was in several leagues and it became her passion. She also enjoyed crocheting and playing games with her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Kim (David) Gilley-Eberly, Debi Gilley-King and Beth Gilley-Rose; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings Lois (Stan) Merema, Karen (Roy) Rodriguez, Richard (Margaret) Stout, William (Robyn) Stout and Sandra Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Marion and Lois Irene Stout; her husband, Bobby Ray Gilley; a brother and a sister-in-law, James (Anita) Stout.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private memorial service, held by immediate family, will take place at a later date.

Crain Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements.