Susan Elaine Yeager

Susan Elaine Yeager, 71, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away on August 8, 2024. She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on February 16, 1953, to Pearl Kohnken and Robert James Mitchell. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband’s parents James Charles and Mary Gene Yeager, and her brother, Robert James Mitchell, Jr. She is survived by her husband Eric Rhea Yeager, her children Jennifer Yeager, Rachel and Justin Zaragoza, and Christopher and Alexandrea Yeager. Susie, known as “Mimi” by her family, has 8 grandchildren, Zachary, Conner, Katya, Elle, Paizlee, Sydney, Jamie, and Jorah. She is also survived by her sister Luanne Nelson. The Mitchell kids grew up in Hoffman, IL with frequent vacations to visit family in upstate New York. Susie graduated from Carlyle High School in 1971. She then attended Kaskaskia Junior College where she graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Programming. Susie moved to Houston and met her husband, Eric in the 1970s. She and Eric were computer-operators at Texaco on the night shift. The couple was married in June 1978 and had their first child Jennifer Rhea, in 1979. Rachel, the couple’s second child was born in 1982. And Christopher James, their youngest child, was born in 1988. When Susie and Eric retired in 2011, after over 30 years each as loyal employees with Exxon-Mobile, Susie obtained her realtor’s license. She loved helping her clients find their dream homes. In addition to being an active charter member of Living Savior Lutheran Church, Susie was a member of, and held offices in, several community organizations. She was President of the Montgomery Speaks area Toastmasters chapter, and a member of Montgomery County Association of Business Women, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, Montgomery Lion’s Club, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Conroe Area Business Network. One of her proudest relationships was with her mentee, Kaitlyn Andrews. Mimi was a very competitive Scrabble and board game player and loved to play bunco and mahjong with her neighborhood friends. If you knew Susie, you knew she was never a stranger, she loved bright colors, shopping, getting her nails done, and showing off her bling and grandkids. Susie’s vibrant smile and big, bold glasses were an expression of her bright personality. In honor and celebration of Susie “Mimi” Yeager, if you plan on attending her funeral, the family encourages you to wear bright colors in lieu of black—preferably her favorite, purple. Celebration of life services will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Conroe, Texas on August 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., reception to follow. Susie will be missed greatly by anyone who knew her.

Susan Elaine Yeager

February 16, 1953 - August 8, 2024