Dolores Suzanne 'Susie' Hackney of Cassville, Missouri, died on April 29th, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 21st 1947. Susie loved her garden of her brightly colored flowers. She was filled with joy, anytime butterflies would come to visit. She also loved going for drives in the Spring, enjoying the smell of the blooming trees. Her daughter remembers going to see and smell the blooming dogwoods fondly. Susie loved her family, and she found boundless joy in the company of her grandchildren, relishing every moment spent with them. Her family saw her as a princess, and they all loved her dearly. Susie also enjoyed the simple pleasures of playing games, such as solitaire and Yahtzee. Alongside her family, Susie shared a special bond with her dog, Mindy, who brought her endless comfort and companionship. Though Susie has bid farewell to this world, her memory will forever linger in the hearts of those she loved. May her spirit continue to flutter amongst the blossoms, finding peace amidst the beauty of nature she so adored. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lola McClish; brother, Arthur Miller; sisters, Laroya Foote and Carla Gough; and son, Tony Lupica.

Susie is survived by her daughter, Tina Waugh, and her husband, David, of Cassville, Missouri; son, Troy Lupica, of Baxter Springs, Kansas; grandchildren, Christina Hamza, of Cassville, Missouri, Anthonny Lupica, of Exeter, Missouri, Alisha Pierce, and her husband, Dustin, of Rolla, Missouri, Maria McIntyre, of Exeter, Missouri, Nina Root, of California, Cara Lupica, of California, Cheyenne Lupica, of Rogers, Arkansas, Cody Lupica, of Florida, and Kyle Lupica; many great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Jacobs, of California, and Vicki Kelley, of California; and many other family, friends, and loved ones.