Suzanne Cress

Suzanne (Squair) Cress, longtime resident of Burlington, Ky, went to be with the lord on Tuesday December 6, 2017 at the age of 87.  Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents Mr & Mrs Robert Squair and her husband of 50 years, Herbert (Hootie) Cress.  Suzanne and Hootie owned and operated an International Harvester dealership for over 30 years, Calvin Cress & Sons in Burlington, Ky.  Suzanne is survived by her brother Robert (Sally) Squair, daughters Elizabeth (John) Wilder, Louise (Rick) Bush, her son Herbert (Cindy) Cress, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  She was well known and admired for her love of her children and grandchildren, cooking, gardening, nature and Kentucky basketball.  Suzanne spent countless hours studying the history of Kentucky and was a member of the National Society of Colonial Dames, Louisville, Kentucky.  Suzanne touched the lives of many with her love and generosity leaving all with loving warm memories to cherish forever. Visitation on Saturday the 9th at Linnemann Funeral Homes in Burlington 11:00AM – 1:00PM with a service to follow. Burial will take place immediately after at Lexington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans in Suzanne’s honor.