Mary Ann (Carter) Suurmeyer
Age 66, passed away September 10, 2020. She was born the daughter of William and Betty (Patrick) Carter. She was a 1972 graduate of J. W. Sexton High School and earned an Associates Degree from Lansing Community College. Mary had been employed with the Lansing School District, for Midway Motor Lodge, and the Lansing Area Safety Council. She loved dogs and spending time in Ludington. When she was younger she was an excellent tennis player, and was inducted into the Sexton High School Sports Hall of Fame. Surviving are, son Bo (Meagan Lesperance) Ferman; daughter Emily Al-Shaer; grandchildren Kareem, Rasha and Raneem Al-Shaer; brother Stephen Carter; sister Suzy (Richard) Carter Koths. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Betty Carter, and her husband Richard Suurmeyer August 13, 2020. An inurnment service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17th, at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Area Humane Society.
9 Messages to “Mary Ann (Carter) Suurmeyer”
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Kris Gehrig
September 12, 2020 at 2:40 pmSo sad that my older Carter sister has passed. Mary was one of a kind. I always marveled at her chutzpah and moxie! She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and wife – I know her passing leaves a tremendous void in the lives of all who loved her. I feel fortunate that my life was touched by her’s.
Duane LeRoy
September 12, 2020 at 9:51 pmMary had such a great sense of humor. I always looked forward to seeing her at the Lansing Area Safety Council. Just a wonderful person who will be missed. RIP Mary. God Bless You.
Gene Wriggelsworth
September 13, 2020 at 12:30 pmWonderful lady, always made you feel welcome. Will be missed by all, condolences to her family!
Barbara Leavitt
September 13, 2020 at 3:51 pmYou are one of a kind! Rest in a peace,Mary
Howard and Joann Becker
September 14, 2020 at 5:06 pmTo the Family of Mary. May God Grace you His Great Love, and Great Memories to give your comfort at this time of lose. Our Prayers are with you and we shall Miss Mary too.
Denise Skalsky
September 14, 2020 at 6:15 pmOh Mary… So so sad to hear you have passed…. Meghan and I were reminiscing about our trips for soccer and basketball… Meg, Emily, you and me… we had a ball! I remember the OJ chase as I was with you and the girls up in Midland! We had a ball! Continue charming everyone in the afterlife, dear one! Love you! Denise Skalsky
Mary Kay Gavitt
September 14, 2020 at 8:03 pmMy deepest sympathies to the family. I had not seen Mary in a few years but we worked together at Lansing School District, enjoyed talking about our love for animals, had several laughs together, and I babysit for Bo and Emily a few weekends when your parents were out of town. Your mom and Richard will be missed. Mary Kay Gavitt
Julie Foltz
September 17, 2020 at 9:39 amI was saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. So soon after Rich’s. My prayers to the family, especially Bo. This has to be a truly difficult time for you Please accept my deepest condolences.
Melanie Shong Helm
September 18, 2022 at 6:52 pmMary moved in across the street from me on Fairfax when we were in 3rd grade. We were inseparable for decades of our youth. We called each other Mutt and Jeff because I was short and she was tall. Today I still walk with a long stride!! I learned to walk like that to keep up with my best friend. Growing up I chased her tennis balls in the street for hours!! She was an amazing and gifted player!! In Ludington our families would camp together and one night we snuck out and while we did not do anything wrong but hug guys on the lifeguard stand from “across the lake” – it was a very long drive home!! Lol. We skied together and were the first female Boy Scouts in The Explorers Post 100! Oh the fun we had on those trips up north with “Sarge” Bill Carter and later Lieutenant Bill. We lost track during college and our careers. But I will never forget her. She was and is the ONLY person ever allowed to call me “Mel”, instead of Melanie. Best friends have privileges. Rest In Peace my friend. I love you.