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Susan Jeanette ‘Sue’ Schneider
February 2, 2026
Susan Jeanette “Sue” Schneider, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on January 29,2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi, from complications of pneumonia. Sue was born on October 23, 1960, the youngest of six children, in Atmore, Alabama, to Raymond and Margaret (Mininger) Schneider. She enjoyed her many nieces and nephews, several of them being close to her age. Always a lover of snow, she enjoyed many trips to Ontario for family visits. At the age of 14, she gave her heart to Jesus and was baptized on April 14, 1974, by Minister Wilbert Peters, beginning a lifelong walk of faith. Since God’s plan for her did not include children of her own, she found fulfillment in caring for several children in the community, loving them as her own. Sue delighted in taking family and friends on fun outings; shopping and eating out were a couple of her favorite pastimes. Baking pound cakes and coffee cakes for others was her specialty; they were delicious even when they “flopped.”
After her parents passed away, Sue made her home at the Oakwood Retirement Community in Brooksville, Mississippi, in the spring of 2017. She made a multitude of new friends there; fellow residents and staff were dear to her. Aunt Sue was an “Aunt” to many in addition to her own dear nieces and nephews. She had an empathetic heart and cared deeply for her family and friends. She delighted in calling family members on their birthdays to sing “Happy Birthday,” even as it became increasingly difficult for her to do so as her lung condition progressed.
One of the most cherished experiences Sue often shared was a dream in which she saw the clouds roll back and felt herself rise up to meet Jesus. As she approached Him, she said, “My Jesus, how I love You,” and He wrapped His arms around her. This moment brought her peace and became a source of strength during her trials. She treasured this experience deeply as a precious reminder of God’s love for her. Listening to singing was a source of great comfort to her. One of her favorite hymns was “I Love to Steal Awhile Away.” Another beloved song, “Jesus Loves Me,” was sung to her by her family during her hospitalization. As she was leaving this world, family members stood around her bedside, singing the songs she loved – hymns that brought comfort and filled the room with love and sweet surrender.
She is lovingly remembered by her siblings: her sisters, Sally and Robert Toews, Kingsville, Ontario; Polly and Lyle Wiebe, Kirkton, Ontario; Rose and Carlos Koehn, Walnut Hill, Florida; her brother, Royce and Marilyn Schneider, Walnut Hill, Florida; sister-in-law Donna Schneider, Brooksville, Mississippi; along with many dear nieces, nephews, and friends who will forever hold her close in their hearts. Preceding her in death were her parents, Raymond and Margaret Schneider, her brother, Kale Schneider; one nephew, and three great-nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Sue Schneider will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at The Walnut Hill Mennonite Church with Minister Brian Decker officiating. Interment will follow in the Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church.
Many thanks to the Oakwood staff for their untiring love and care extended to Sue and her family. Also, the expertise of the medical team at Baptist Memorial Hospital will not soon be forgotten.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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