Mrs. Susan Marie Jackson Walker

*ATTN: FAMILY & FRIENDS: PLEASE SEE CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION BELOW THE OBITUARY IN HONOR OF SUSAN ATTN: FRIENDS & FAMILY: PLEASE NOTE: THE VISITATION & SERVICE TIME CORRECTIONS---VISITATION WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 AT 11:00 AM WITH FUNERAL SERVICES STARTING AT 12 NOON, LOCATION OF SERVICES WILL BE BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH IN KALAMAZOO-----YOU MAY CONTACT US AT: (269) 342-1000 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. _______________________________________ ***NOTE: A SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORIAL THAT WILL BE HELD 11:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2025 AT BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH IN KALAMAZOO. ***PLEASE SEE VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES LISTED BELOW. ***MASKS AND HAND SANITIZER WILL BE PROVIDED BY REQUEST. _________________________________________ THE OBITUARY August 9, 1972, the world changed as Susan was born to her wonderful parents, Albert and Wilma Jackson, in Kalamazoo, MI. August 9th is also Wilma Jackson’s birthday. Susan was brought up in Bible Baptist Church and accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age under the leadership of Pastor King A. Butler. Susan attended Comstock Public Schools and during her years participated in many sports (basketball, tennis, soccer) and other extracurricular activities. Volleyball became her passion. She was a lead player in high school, helping the Colts win three state titles. She was inducted into Comstock High School’s Hall of Fame in April 2025. She played division one volleyball at the University of Minnesota, was inducted into their Hall of Fame and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Susan continued her volleyball career, playing professionally overseas in Belgium and the Netherlands. Susan and DuWayne met in 2001 and were married in Kalamazoo on September 1, 2007. September 1st is also Albert Jackson’s birthday. From this union two beautiful children, Jackson (14) and Payton (12), were born. Susan earned her master’s degree at Concordia University St. Paul, MN, where she also worked as an Adjunct Professor, focusing on Differential Education and Special Education. She did this while homeschooling Jackson and Payton. The aforementioned achievements are beyond impressive; her greatest joy is investing with DuWayne in the spiritual, cultural, and educational well-being of their children. This included several job-related relocation opportunities across the US, and an expat assignment in Bengaluru, India. In May of 2021, Susan inspired the effort to move closer to family. This determination led to her immediate family relocating to Kalamazoo, where they built and moved into a home she designed. Susan became actively involved in Bible Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Kevin Lavender, Sr. She is part of the youth ministry with her children, is one of the leaders of vacation bible school, sings in the church choir, is a part of the care ministry and most importantly helps to ensure Jackson and Payton understand the importance of service in the church. Susan believes in living an intentional life. She inspires and encourages others to be the best version of themselves. Susan’s legacy includes being a loving wife and mother, outstanding sister, amazing daughter, fun loving aunt, wonderful sister-in-law, and dear friend to many. To meet Susan is to know Susan, to know Susan is to Love Susan. She is survived by her husband, DuWayne Walker, her cherished children, Jackson and Payton, sisters Kandyce (Herbert) Walker, Kathy Jackson (Stephen Dallas), sisters-in-law, Sonia Pughsley, and Cassandra Walker; nieces and nephews Brandon (Nicole) Liggins, Brittani Liggins; a host of cousins and friends. _______________________________________ **IN HONOR OF SUSAN and her passion of investing in her greatest joy in the spiritual, cultural, and educational well-being of her children, please consider contributing to Jackson and Payton’s educational savings plan through the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP 529). The link to the site is: Ugift529.com (https://www.ugift529.com/). The Ugift code to enter for Jackson is: 96A-R2Q. The Ugift code for Payton is: E8S-Y8A _______________________________________

Mrs. Susan Marie Jackson Walker

August 9, 1972 - June 18, 2025