Susan Almond

Susan Elizabeth Almond, passed away peacefully on the evening of June 2, 2025 with her family and friends ushering her into heaven through affirmation, prayer, and worship. Sue was born Aug. 26, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH to Willis and Patricia Leavens. Her family takes great comfort in witnessing her complete trust in Christ and the peace she expressed before her passing. Sue graduated from Richland HS in 1975 in Gibsonia, PA. At Ball State University she studied fine art. Later she was a competitive ballroom dancer where her grace and fire were on full display. On April 20, 1985, she married her best friend and soul mate, Robert Almond, in Alexandria, VA before moving to Texas. Together, they welcomed 3 beloved children before moving to Kaufman, then Terrell, and finally settling in Rockwall, TX, where their children graduated from Rockwall High School. In Terrell, they joined Cornerstone Baptist Church where Sue served on the praise team and poured her heart into helping beautify the sanctuary where her children would eventually be baptized. She loved creating things for and with others—with quilting, sewing, cooking and baking being her favorites. Sue was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She kept a beautiful, welcoming home for her family and friends where she selflessly served them. Her servant’s heart and ability to rally people was a driving force in her making sure that every person who entered her home was cared for. Her generosity was the thread that unites many of the people who knew her. Her life was a testament to Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:40 ‘whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Most recently, she and Bob were active members of The Gathering Church in Rockwall. She had a special love for Young Life, a ministry that gives youth a way to see themselves as created in His image and how God loves each of them unconditionally. Sue’s faithfulness in all that she did displayed her devotion to the Lord and others. She knew her Shepard's voice and was obedient to His promptings. She is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Robert (Bob) Almond; children: Jacob Almond and wife Valarie, Patrick Almond and wife, Jennifer, and Whitney Richey and husband, Justin; grandchildren: Paxton, Quinn, Rowyn, Ramie, Teagan, Owen, Crosby, Asher, and Griffin; siblings: Gary Leavens and wife, Vickie, Peggy Gerhart and husband, Andy, Carol Kotopoulis and husband, Dennis, Barbara Leavens, Tom Leavens and wife, Sheryl, Janet Wyler and husband, Rich, Julie Weinberg and husband, Rick, and Nancy Barnes and husband, Clint as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family, church family and a host of friends. Funeral service will be at 10:00am, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Hall at The Gathering Church, 12992 FM 548, Rockwall, TX, 75032 with interment to follow at Campground Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Friday, June 6, also at the Hall at the Gathering Church from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. For those wishing and in lieu of flowers, Susan's family asks that donations be made to https://giving.younglife.org/ROCOYL, the organization that was so close to her heart.

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Susan Almond

August 26, 1957 - June 2, 2025