Suzanne Nichols Rzepka

Suzanne (Nichols) Rzepka, 68 of St. Charles MO, formerly of Madisonville, passed away Sunday July 21, 2024.

She was born in Madisonville, KY on November 8, 1955 to Joseph and Lillian (Wakeland) Nichols.

Suzanne was a member of the MNHHS class of 1973. She was an Executive Administrative Assistant at Express Scripts for over 20 years.

Suzanne’s faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she was a proud member of the First St. Charles United Methodist Church. She delighted in attending Sunday school and serving as a church greeter. Suzanne had a passion for scrapbooking and reading, as well as traveling and spending time in the mountains. Her greatest joy came from being with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored. Suzanne was beloved by all who knew her and had a natural gift for making friends easily. Suzanne was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her father and a son Scott Rzepka.

Suzanne is survived by her husband, William J. “Bill” Rzepka,

Mother, Lillian Nichols of Madisonville, KY.

Sister, Kellie (Mark) Fredrick of Hanson, KY.

3 children, Trisha (Brian) Gilbert, Tammy (David) Young, Jody (Greg) Gruel.

6 Grandchildren, Andy Young, Chris Young, Ian (Andrea) Gilbert, Bethany (Brian) Schulze, Caleb (Bridget) Lucero-Gilbert and Scott Gruel.

5 great-grandchildren

Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday July 30, 2024 at First Christian Church 1030 College Drive, Madisonville, KY.

Rev. Kara Foster and Rev. Jim McMurtrie will officiate.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time Tuesday at the Church.

Burial will be in Oddfellows Cemetery in Madisonville, KY.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or First Christian Church, 1030 College Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431.

Tomblinson Funeral Home is handling arrangements