Susan Lynn Shelley Hunt Malloy

In loving memory of Susan Lynn Shelley Hunt Malloy, who passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s. Born on February 17, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, Susan’s life was a testament to compassion, resilience, and unwavering faith. Susan was the cherished daughter of the late Donald and Hazel Shelley, and she carried forward their legacy of love and kindness. She is now reunited with her beloved parents, her grandparents, her first husband, Roger Hunt, and her dear niece, Lori, in eternal peace. She leaves behind a devoted family who adored her, including her loving daughter, Tammy, and son-in-law, Jim; her three cherished grandsons, Timothy (with his wife, Calliegh), Benjamin, and Jonathon; and her nine treasured great-grandchildren. Susan is also survived by her sister, Jan Borror; her sister-in-law, Lowanda Johnston; four nieces; one nephew; and a multitude of great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. Her Arizona family—Phil, Debi, Judy, Margie, and their children—held a special place in her heart. Susan's educational path was marked by dedication and excellence. She earned her RN from Illinois Central College and later completed her BSN at an esteemed university in Arizona. Her career began in a nursing home, where she nurtured those in their twilight years with warmth and care. Upon moving to Arizona, Susan found her true calling as a critical care and hospice nurse, a role in which she touched countless lives with her empathy and gentle spirit. A devoted member of her community, Susan attended Gold Canyon Methodist Church in Arizona, where she served as the parish nurse. After relocating to Lubbock, Texas, in 2021, she attended Maranatha Tabernacle. Her faith was a guiding light in her life and a source of comfort to many. Susan possessed a boundless love for the arts and found joy in painting and drawing. She delighted in playing games with friends, and her beautiful voice often filled the room with song. Her creativity and zest for life were matched only by her kindness and warmth. Known affectionately as Mama Sue, she embodied the light of Christ and shared her heart full of unconditional love with all she met. In April 1994, Susan married Michael Malloy, and together they built a life filled with love and cherished memories until her passing. Her marriage to Roger Hunt, from July 1975 to July 1993, was another chapter of love and shared dreams that made her a mother to Tammy Hunt Preidis. A service to honor and celebrate Susan’s remarkable life will be held on June 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Ridge Chapel, located at 6025 82nd St., Lubbock, TX 79424. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Wreaths Across America, an organization close to Susan’s heart, at wreathsacrossamerica.org/tx1429p. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all who cared for Mama Sue during her hospice care, especially her nurse, Brooke, whose kindness and love will forever be remembered. Susan Lynn Shelley Hunt Malloy was a beacon of love and grace, and her legacy will continue to inspire all who knew her. She was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed. Let's celebrate with her as she dances with the angels and worships her Lord.