Suzanne was born to Walter and Viva Zimmerman on Oct. 13, 1946, in El Campo. She later moved to Lampasas her mother’s hometown -- in 1995, where she lived until her death on April 19, 2026.
She attended business school in Austin and went on to build a long and dedicated career. Suzanne was employed by Weaver Oil and Gas, Tenneco, and later she retired from Coastal Corporation in Houston.
A woman of faith and service, Suzanne was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and participated in the Presbyterian Women’s Group. She also was a member of the ‘36 Club, cherishing the friendships and fellowship it brought.
Suzanne leaves behind a loving family, including her stepchildren Kathy Clark and Kevin Tooley; cousins Wayne and Janice Hammond and their daughter Abigail; grandchildren Stuart, Claire and Matthew Clark, and Ben and Jake Whittington; special friends Sheila Brooks and Dawn Varnado; as well as many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Susan Taylor. Memorial services will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Lampasas on May 2 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements.