Susan Wheeler Obituary (1952 - 2025)

Susan Wheeler, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, in Dallas, Texas. She leaves behind her husband, Wes Wheeler; a brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Cheryl Crawford of Ashland, Oregon; her children Kinome and Colin McGrane of Plano, Anna and Kent Mendenhall of Dallas, Elizabeth Nelson and Jesse Hall of Dallas, Blair Wheeler of Dallas, Cole and Dina Wheeler of Dallas, and Melanie Sanders of Dallas; and her beloved grandchildren: Lily and Joe McGrane of Plano, George and Eloise Wheeler of Dallas, and Maxwell and Samuell Mendenhall of Dallas. Born in Bonham, Texas, and raised in Denison, she was the daughter of John and Mary Crawford. Susan was a longtime resident of Dallas. Gifted with perfect pitch, she showed an early aptitude for music and began playing the oboe. After graduating from Denison High School, she earned her degree in music from Boston University. She returned to Texas and performed with the Dallas Ballet, Fort Worth Symphony, Six Flags pit orchestra, and even had a stint with a symphony in Medellín, Colombia. Later in life, she found success in real estate, becoming a top-selling agent in the Lakewood area and finishing her career at Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. She and Wes were married on September 9, 2012. A devoted fan of Shakespeare, Jimi Hendrix, and Samuel Barber, Susan maintained a lifelong love of the arts that was only eclipsed by her love for her family, friends, pets, gardening, and community. Her husband, children, grandchildren, and many friends all “hit the jackpot” having her in their lives. She also deeply appreciated a good pun—and delivered them often. Susan didn’t do things halfway. Whether it was learning to play the organ three days before her job started, going above and beyond for her clients, hosting unforgettable holiday celebrations (especially Thanksgiving and Easter), or standing firmly beside her family through thick and thin, she was always all in. In lieu of flowers, please honor her memory by donating to the SPCA of Texas, the North Texas Food Bank, or Bonton Farms. We invite friends and family to share their memories and upload photos of Susan on her memorial page, celebrating the remarkable woman that she was, and the incredible legacy she leaves behind.