Suzanne "Sue" Carol Ward Gatliff

Suzanne (Sue) Carol Ward Gatliff passed away on October 24, 2024 at the age of 80 years old after a 7-month battle with MDS, a rare leukemia-like blood disease. 

A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. 

For over 20 years, Sue lived in Watkinsville, Georgia and worked at the WSB Consumer Action Center in Atlanta. Sue was born in Sioux City, Iowa on December 2, 1943. 

She loved to dance, have parties and laugh. She was genuine and sincere. She gave generously of her time and invested in relationships with family and friends. See loved life and loved people – she never met a stranger

She is beloved by many people from around the world who she met while travelling as Air Force “brat” or devoted Air Force wife. She loved being a Grandma and made sure that her grandchildren knew they were loved.

Sue is survived by her husband of 59 years, Brigadier General (retired) Robert (Bob) Gatliff; her children Rob (Camilo) Gatliff and Jennifer (Bobby) Slaton; her grandchildren Zach, Anna and Luke Slaton; her siblings Connie Ward, Mike (Donna) Ward, Gail (Wayne) Kohler; her sister-in-law Peggy Ward.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com