Suzan Schoelen Riggs

Suzan Kaye Schoelen was born Dec. 31, 1946 in Kingfisher, the oldest of six children to Edward J. Schoelen and Edna (Soudek) Schoelen.

She passed away Aug. 26, 2022, in Euless, Texas.

Suzan was a 1964 graduate of Kingfisher High School.

Following graduation, she went to cosmetology school and later opened Suz’Anns Salon.

She worked very hard to have a successful business while making many lasting friendships.

In 1991, Suzan married Chas Riggs in Oklahoma City.

Chas took a job in Texas in 1994 and Suzan continued her career as a hairstylist.

By moving to Texas, she would be close to her son Patrick and wife Shana and their children Kendal and Konlan.

She was able to get back and see her family in Oklahoma as much as possible. She was very proud of her sons and grandchildren.

Suzan was a lifetime practitioner. She attended Celebration of Life and the Dallas Center for Spiritual Living.

In the last several years, Suzan faced multiple health challenges related to kidney and heart problems, yet she maintained her signature positive attitude through it all.

Suzan was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers Dennis Schoelen and Neil Schoelen; brother-in-law James Lombardo; and nephews Brian Schoelen and Brad Schoelen.

She is survived by sons Patrick McKinley (Shana) and John McKinley, all of Texas; brothers Norman Schoelen and Terry Schoelen (Marcy); sister Penny Lombardo; sisters-in-law Eddie Schoelen (Dennis), Susie Schoelen (Neil); grandchildren Kendal and Konlan McKinley; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Road, Suite 115, Dallas, Texas.