Susan Louise Varella was born November 12, 1964 in Daly City, California, to Martin and Velma Bennett Varella. She departed this life Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her home in Lebanon, Missouri at the age of sixty years, eleven months and twenty days.
Susan was raised in California before moving to Oklahoma. She would later move to Germany, followed by Arkansas, before settling in Missouri. She had lived in Lebanon for the past fifteen years.
She had a big heart and liked to make others happy, even when she was sad. She was selfless and loved her family very much.
Susan enjoyed coloring, collecting rocks, had a fondness for frogs and looked forward to going mushroom hunting.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Velma; and her siblings, Kathleen Pope, Timothy Varella and Mariann Varella.
She is survived by her children, Lisa Boone and Jimmy Boone, along with eleven other children; one grandchild, Legend Boone; two sisters, Linda Vigil and Marlene Varella; her brother, Martin Varella; a niece, Antonia Ventura; a nephew, Zachary Ventura; and other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
We celebrate her life and know her family will hold tight to the memories she made with them.
Services for Susan Louise Varella will be private.
A memorial has been established and donations may be made through the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon.
For more information or to visit the website go to www.holmanhowe.com.
