Susan Gale Andersen, 74, of Long Lane, MO, peacefully passed away on July 10th  surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with Cancer. Susan was born on August 17th 1946 to Albert E. and Clara Belle Johnson in the bustling city of Lynchburg Va.  At the age of 18 Susan Married her first husband Robert Harry Keith Clark jr, She went on to have 2 daughters, (Baby) Susan Clark and Amy Madsen. Susan Drove a school bus for children with special needs for over 10 years in Va. Beach and She worked with adults with special needs at The Horizon House for over 5 years in Peru Illinois. Susan was passionate about helping others and loved what she did for a living. She married her best friend and life partner Dale E. Andersen in 2000 then went on to own, managed and work Service Master for over 20 years. Susan retired in 2006 after 40 years of hard work, passion and devotion. While retired, Susan had time to enjoy her family and friends and experience life in a whole new way. Susan was predeceased by both parents Albert E. Johnson and Clara Belle North, both daughters Susan Clark and Amy Madsen,  granddaughter Janelle Mabe and her late husband Dale E. Andersen. She is survived by her partner of 2 years Steve Miller, her sister Judy Twigg, 1 step daughter Christina (Chrissy) Moore, 3 step sons Robert (Rob) Clark, Brian Clark and Jeremy Andersen, 3 grand daughters Ashley Harden-Dominguez, her wife Breeanna Dominguez, and Taylor Madsen, 5 great-granddaughters Renee Mabe, Brooklin Harden, Genysis Harden, JaLisiya Madsen and Zola Madsen. 5 great-grandsons LJ Mabe, Joe Mabe Jr, Caiden Fornero, Maddox Harden and Lennox Dietman. Services are still being planned and will be announced by first week of August.