Susan K. Arrowsmith
Susan K. Arrowsmith, of Quincy, IL, passed over into Glory on April 19, 2026, in her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Arrowsmith; her sister, Jessie Knuffman; grandsons: Brandon Benjamin and Ronnie Thomas. And her great friend of fourteen years, Malcolm Young.
Surviving are her nine children: Sheila Thomas, Stephanie Poolé, Shawn McCune (Melissa), Dustin McCune, Sarah Jackson (Jered), Danielle Voth (James), Stephen McCune, Danya Gaskin (Alton), and Landon Dreyer. Too many grandchildren to name. Her sister, Donna Reed; Brother, Jim Caldwell; Nieces, Tammy (Carl) Carmen; Nephew, Todd Wemhomer; Two close friends of over 50 years, Suzanne Meredith Williams and Vicki Humphrey.
Susan played keyboard/piano for over 30 years at various churches, including Bethel Assembly, Shalom Fellowship, New Life Christian Center and Bethel AME. She was active in Right for Life and abortion protests. Born again on August 23, 1974, at 8:10 PM. Susan was a part-time bar fly, but not a drunk thanks to Faye, Linda, Joe and Kevin.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 9:30 am in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Interment will be at Sunset Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to New Start Mission or any church that preaches the Gospel of Christ.
Sorry for your families loss Danya. Prayers for comfort.peace,and strengrh.
Tammy and family – I am so sorry to read of your Aunt’s death. I am sure she and her sister are having quite the reunion! May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and may He provide you all with strength in the days ahead, May your many wonderful memories provide you with comfort. All my love, Teresa
Stephanie and family, I’m sorry for your loss. I miss you and hope that you are doing well.
I’m going to miss her so badly, I sure did love that woman, she was such a sparkplug. Condolences to Danya and the rest of her family. I know she’s resting happily right now.
Prayers for the family. Karen Sue Stone
RIP Susan. I was blessed to have known Susan. I have not seen her for several years, but she is not forgotten. Her profound faith in Jesus Christ and her unfailing courage and energy for the Right to Life, especially for the unborn, was extraordinary. Susan and I shared an interest in growing plants🪴and I still have one which she gave me. To all of Susan’s family, but especially Danya, with whom I had association at work, and Landon, who attended school and Boy Scouts with my children, Remember the good times. May God’s love give you comfort and strength in the days ahead.