Charlotte "Sue" Mortenson

Charlotte Sue Mortensen
Of Des Moines, Iowa

Sue Mortensen, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Taylor House Hospice. Sue was born the daughter of LeRoy and Irene (Griffis) Overton on November 4, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Sue enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, camping, and took great pride in having a nice yard with beautiful flowers growing. She was a big animal lover, especially kitties they always held a special spot in her heart. Sue was strong-willed and known for not taking any crap from anyone. She will be remembered most as a beautiful woman with a big heart and took care of her family with love and compassion.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 44 years, Robert; children, Randyj (Dena) Wright, Pamela Walker, and David (Julie) Wright; step-children, Steven (Angie) Mortensen, Cindy (Jim) Gates, and Ben (Alisa) Mortensen; grandchildren, Sadie, Hanna, Cody, Lacey, and Emily; step-grandchildren, Jacob, Jordan, and Joshua; 13 great grandchildren; siblings, Sandy (Jerry) Jacobs and Vickie (Ken) Mauk; her Yorkie, ‘lil girl; and many nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Delores Hildreth, Dorothy Anderson, and Lonny Overton.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Sue.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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