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Susan Gay Schoor, 52, of Pilot Point, TX, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Denton, TX. She was born February 24, 1971 in Houston, TX to Marilou Richardson. Susan was a loving mother to her only daughter Alyssa Gray, a devoted wife to Ned Schoor, and follower of Christ. She is the daughter of Marilou and Sydney Mallet, and sister to Deon. And she would appreciate including that the bond between her and her father Sydney was like no other; they shared many laughs. Marilou claims that wherever the nearest candy store or fireworks stand, you’d likely find them. Throughout Susan’s life, she found ways to expand her knowledge and further her education. She was a history nerd, and privy to old literary works, so naturally, she pursued her tertiary education in Europe, studying world history. Post graduation, she became a sommelier and in turn, an accomplished traveler. She spent most of her professional-life in the marketing industry until later sharing the passion of law with her daughter and becoming a certified paralegal. She even became a certified electrician. Susan was good at a wide variety of things, and took every opportunity to cultivate a new niche. If there was a will, there was a way Susan could figure out how to do it herself; she was handy, and her skills and certifications were numerous. Susan was rarely seen without a smile on her face. She lived each day with grit, wit, and a different shirt she managed to keep for decades. Enjoyment she easily found in just about anything. You could find her simultaneously baking and dancing, watching action movies, yelling at the television during football season, creating new artworks, tending to her array of plants, or studying her bible. She also enjoyed leisurely Sunday drives with her husband while she took pictures of things that caught her eye along the way. Susan had an undeniable love for horses, attributed to a big yellow thoroughbred named George. If she could help it, she’d surround herself with them, and the occasional chicken. All animals alike, she befriended. Susan frequently provided service to others by participating in 5K races dedicated to raising funds for Cancer Research, Cancer Survivors and Veterans. She consistently gave food and water to the homeless, sent care packages to soldiers overseas, and fostered rescue dogs from the animal shelter. She volunteered with The American Legion, Wounded Warrior Project, Girls With Wings, Minkahz NETs Mission, and more. Knowing Susan, she’d want not material things, but good deeds to be done in her name. You cannot fully encapsulate someone as bright as Susan in a single page, but herein you may catch a glimpse of the light she shined. She lived freely and loved wholeheartedly, and though she is no longer physically with us, she can be found in all things good. Susan was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Susan is survived by her daughter, Alyssa Gray of Dallas, TX; husband, Ned of Pilot Point, TX; mother, Marilou Mallet of Hot Springs Village, AR; brother, Robert Deon Strahan and wife Vicki of Magnolia, TX; niece, Kristi Kokemor; nephew, Kelly Strahan; aunt, Susan Sawyer of Little Rock, AR; step-son, Ray Schoor and wife Brandy of Clarksville, TN; three step-grandchildren, Abram Schoor, Lucy Schoor, and Peyton Schoor. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Sydney Mallet; and step-son, Austin Schoor. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Susan Gay Schoor

February 24, 1971 - April 2, 2023