Suzann Nance Laughlin, 87, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Suzann was born on November 12, 1937 in Brazil, IN. to Edmond and Alyce (Durkin) Nance. She married the love of her life, James (Jim) Thomas Laughlin on November 27, 1958 in Brazil, IN. They had been married for 62 years when Jim passed in 2020.

Suzann is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim, her parents, son,

Timothy; son-in-law, Corey Lawrence; grandson, Aaron Moreillon; granddaughter, Bridgid; two brothers, Edmond and James and sister Janet Burget.

Suzann is survived by her brother Richard, children, Christopher (Colleen), Kevin (Melissa), Colleen Lawrence, Kathleen Moreillon and Maureen (Mike) Campbell; daughter-in-law, Jill Laughlin; 25 grandchildren along with spouses/special friends, 15 great grandchildren plus 2 on the way.

Suzann was a wonderful homemaker. Along with keeping six children in line, she was very active in Four Arts, Tri Kappa and Pinewood PTA. She loved her Bridge Group ladies, her Tuesday evening dinner friends and many of her children's friends.

Suzann and Jim were both very active in their children and grandchildren's lives. Often traveling to babysit and help. They both often called just to see what was going on and to make sure they knew they loved them. They both loved and cherished their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Leaving them with a lifetime of happy and loving memories.

Suzann was a member of St. Mary's of the Annunciation Church in Bristol. Jim and Suzann elected to be cremated and have a funeral together.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jim and Suzann will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 411 W. Vistula St. Bristol, IN 46507 with Fr. Bob Van Kempen officiating.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday as well from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, one hour before the Mass.

A Private Burial will be held at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.

For those that wish to send a condolence, share a memory or order flowers may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.