Suzanne Elizabeth McGraw Obituary

We announce the death of Suzanne Elizabeth McGraw of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 84. Suzanne will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Basil Buergler and Jeana Buergler (Fenwick); her husband Samuel Howard McGraw; her brother John Buergler; and her brother-in-law Carl Baumeister.

She is survived by: her daughters, Amy Beam (Bill) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jennifer Smith of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Megan Sturgeon (Ricky) of Farmington, Arkansas and Sydney Peer (Leroy) of Albuquerque; her grandchildren, Jacob Lander (Nicole), Cami Sturgeon, Drew Sturgeon (Kally), Tyler Smith, Emma Smith and Whitney Peer; her great grandchildren, Layla and Theo Lander; and her siblings, Don Buergler (Marsha), Mary Jean Loy (Tom), Bill Buergler (Lucy), David Buergler (Rona), Terry Baumeister and Kelly Buergler. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Visitation was held on Sunday, November 8th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Edwards Funeral Home (201 N 12th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901). A rosary was held on Sunday, November 8th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (22 North 13 Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church or Mercy Crest.