Taylorville Obits

Susan Christopher

Susan Marjorie Christopher, 58 of Taylorville passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Virden, IL. She was born on October 9, 1963 in Decatur, IL the daughter of William and Eileen (Bailey) Briggs. She married Donald Christopher in January of 1994 in Taylorville, IL. She worked as a florist, she was a special needs aid and she was a musician. Susan loved woodworking with her mother as a young girl.


She is survived by her Husband: Donald Christopher of Taylorville, IL; Daughters: Nicole Manley of Kincaid, IL; Treva Christopher of Taylorville, IL; Sons: Nathan Manley of Taylorville, IL; Quinten Christopher of Taylorville, IL; Grandchildren: Leila Calvert, Lillian Manley; Sisters: Anna (Dennis) Jeffrey of Taylorville, IL; Sally (John) Riley of Macon, IL; Brothers: Gary (Rita) Briggs of Decatur, IL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Son Clarence Christopher in infancy and her brother: William Briggs Jr.


Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation starting at 3:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Adam Jeffrey officiating. Burial will be held in Edinburg Cemetery in Edinburg, IL.


Memorials may be made to the family to assist with expenses C/O: Sutton Memorial Home 327 N. Clay St. Taylorville, IL 62568.


Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.