Susie Peek

Janet “Susie” Peek, 76, of Crab Orchard, KY passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Stanford Crossing. Born on August 24, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana to the late James T. and Gladys Phillippe Emerson. She was the widow to the late Tommy Peek.

Susie was a woman of many talents and passions. She found joy in the simple things in life, like reading a good book, coloring, or solving crossword puzzles. She showed her creativity in her love for sewing and crafting. Susie retired from Kroger Grocery in Danville, KY, where she worked in the Deli and was also the cake decorator. She was also known to many for being a great cook.
Susie was a member of Watts Chapel Baptist Church. She generously donated countless Gideon Bibles throughout her life.

Survivors include two children, Lea Padgett (Daniel) of Kings Mountain, KY and Andrew Peek of Lancaster, KY; daughter-in-law, Donna Peek of Lancaster; five siblings, Murrell T. Emerson (Connie), Carroll D. Emerson, R.C. Emerson, Jean Raley (Carl) and Joann Miller (John); six grandchildren, Thomas Ramsey Peek (Bobbie Saylor), Madelyn Brown (Matthew), Annabelle Padgett, Kyle Peek, Rilynn Garcia and Camden Peek; one great-granddaughter, Rosemary Brown; three bonus children that she loved like her own, Kim Baird, Jill Thompson and Misty Owens and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Peek; parents, James and Gladys Emerson; one son, George Thomas Peek; and one daughter, Martha Suzanne Peek.

Visitation will be on Monday, May 19, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford, KY. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Dan Gutenson officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY.

Active Pallbearers are Thomas Ramsey Peek, Larry Raley, Andrew Peek, Daniel Padgett, R.C. Emerson, Cliff Dick, Terry Wilson and Matthew Brown.

Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Cheryl Rodgers, Janice Baird, Gerald Emerson, Lea Wooldridge and Fred Short.