Susana Merlene Thielen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 14, 2020, at the age of 72, Susana Merlene Thielen of Houston, Texas, born in Dallas, Texas passed away. 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, Samuel Roger Bridgwater and Merlene Lois Riner; her granddaughter Alana Scarlett Merlene Rodriguez; and her daughter-in-law Ann Shroyer (Goolsby). She is survived by: her husband Joseph Frank Thielen; her children, John Andrew Shroyer, Mary Merlene Lindsey (Brad Lindsey), Johana Antonia Rodriguez and Samuel Thomas Rodriguez; her stepdaughters, Jennifer Marie Stathos (Dan Stathos IV) and Judith Elyse Thielen; her grandchildren, Rebecca Merlene Shroyer, Rachel Christine Wilson (Cameron Wilson), Trina Grace Richardson (Matthew Loren Richardson), Payton Lindsey, Charles Frausto and Jeremiah Reyna; her great grandchild Evelyn "Evie" Richardson; her brother Samuel Roger Bridgwater (Mary Ann); her niece Kay (Jerold Altic); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Jacob and Judah; her niece Jane Ann (Ralph Borde); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Ruhi and Arav; her brother William Earl Bridgwater (Twyla); her nephew Brandon Bridgwater (Cherise); her great-nieces, Samantha and Evangeline; her sister Pat Bridgwater; her niece Jennifer (Doug Holm); her great-niece Stella; her great-nephew Will; her brother-in-law William Roy Thielen Jr. (Bill); her nephews, Shea Michael Thielen (Leilany) and William Roy Thielen III (Jennifer); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Evan and Paige; her niece Michelle Rae (James Jordahl); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Sydney and Zach; her brother-in-law Michael Louis Thielen (Mary Elizabeth); her niece Mary Elizabeth "Beth"; and also Patti Thielen.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Second Baptist Church Second Loves Kids fund.