Johnnie Sue Bender Brady

Johnnie Sue "Susie" Brady was born May 31, 1946 in Norman, Oklahoma to John and Virginia (Duncan) Bender. She passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home in Okemah at the age of 74.

Mrs. Brady grew up in Norman, Oklahoma and graduated from Norman High School. She later went on to receive an associate's degree from Okmulgee Tech in Cooking. On December 27, 1969, in Norman, Oklahoma, she married Ray Brady; he later preceded her in death October 28, 2008. Mrs. Brady was a longtime housekeeper who enjoyed working with crafts, cross stitching and, more than anything else, spending time with her grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; one grandson, Rodney Britton; one sister, Betty Craig and one brother, Mike Bender.

Survivors include her two daughters, Amy Britton and husband Rodney of Okemah and Dawn Vanderslice and husband Jason of Okemah; one brother, Steve Bender of Okemah; one sister, Shirley Howell of Seminole; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

All arrangements were handled by Parks Brothers Funeral Home.