Susan “Sue” Mary McIntosh, age 78, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2026, at her daughter’s home. She was born the daughter of James and Lois (Banford) Garland on Sunday, October 10, 1948, in Boone, Iowa.
Susan was a proud graduate of Boone High School, class of 1967. She was united in marriage to Richard McIntosh on June 22, 1974. To this union, two children, Chelsa and Michelle, were born. She spent her career in customer service, working for Golden Corral and McDonald’s in Chillicothe, Missouri, where she was known for her warm smile and kind heart.
Susan was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Chelsa McIntosh and Michelle Pipes. Her family was her pride and joy, and she cherished every moment spent with her granddaughter, Keyonna McIntosh, and her four great-grandchildren. Susan had a passion for shopping and found immense happiness in the simple pleasures of life, especially when surrounded by her loved ones.
She is survived by her daughters, Chelsa McIntosh (Darlene) of North Kansas City, Missouri and Michelle Pipes (Herman) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; her granddaughter Keyonna McIntosh (Tanner) of Spickard, Missouri; four great grandchildren, Brinley, Adalynn, Lainey and Kylie; and her brother, James Garland of Iowa. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lois Garland, who undoubtedly welcomed her with open arms. She was also preceded in death by Richard McIntosh.
A Memorial service will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. An Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, PO Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.