Susan Louise Pollock, age 77, longtime Shelby resident, died Saturday morning, November 15, 2025 at JAG Healthcare Mansfield following an extended illness.
Susan was born December 24, 1947 in Shelby, Ohio to the late Willard and Mary Jane (Roberts) Pollock. A lifelong Shelby resident until her illness, Susan graduated from Shelby High School in 1966.
Susan was a woman whose life was stitched together with love, generosity, and devotion to the people around her. A gifted quilter, she poured her heart into every piece she created. Over the years, she made over one thousand quilts for family, friends, and Shelby Helpline Ministries – each one a warm reminder of her kindness and her desire to comfort others. Susan was a member of the First United Methodist Church. For many years, Susan operated an in-home daycare, where she nurtured and cared for countless children in a safe, loving home. She also loved Elvis and any song he sang or film he performed in. She knew his songs by heart and never tired of listening to them. Susan was also a member of the Shelby American Legion.
Susan is survived by her son-in-law; Jesse Sprankle of Bowling Green, KY; granddaughter: Brittany (Triston) Miller of Cadiz, KY; brother: Willard Pollock Jr. of Shelby; sister: Paulette Sponseller of Mansfield; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her son: Jeffry Pollock in 1993; daughter: Jennifer Sprankle in 2013; and sisters: Linda Hicks and Marlise Summers.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 11-1 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Graveside services and burial will immediately follow at Oakland Cemetery, Shelby. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to Shelby Athletic Boosters.
Condolences may be left on Susan’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
Paulette I am so sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ❤️
We are very sad to acknowledge the passing of another ’66 Classmate. Rest in peace Susan.
Paulette, so sorry about your sister. Please know I’m praying for you all.
I was very saddened to hear about Aunt Sue’s passing. We spoke on the phone about seven months ago trying to plan a much-needed family reunion, which sadly didn’t materialize. As kids, my sister (Mandy) and I spent many Saturday nights at Aunt Sue’s house on Steele Ave babysitted as our parents went out. Our mom was Linda Hicks, sister of Aunt Sue. Thinking back, I believe I spent close to 1/3 my life with Aunt Sue as our babysitter. I recall watching many movies as Aunt Sue always had a large bowl of freshly cooked popcorn and drinks for Mandy and I. Wrestling was on many Saturday nights which Sue let us watch and I remember Cousin Jenny telling me how ugly Hulk Hogan was. That has always stayed stuck in my memories. Funny stuff to me. These were the times in your life where everything was most fun, and life was stress free. I have so many good memories as a youngster of the family get togethers with Aunt Sue and all the other family members cooking all that amazing food, especially on Thanksgiving. I know life changes; we all grow older, and our lives become rat races. I know it was extremely difficult when Sue lost both Jeff and then Jenny. Their time was cut way too short; both favorite cousins of mine and I miss them tremendously and think about them often. I am sure that Aunt Sue is once again happy to be reunited with her amazing children. The early times in my life with Aunt Sue and the family are moments I will never forget. May the Lord bless Aunt Sue. Thank you, Aunt Sue, for the movies, the popcorn and the good memories…