November 13, 1953 – November 11, 2026
Sue Ellen Wykoff, 73, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Stonebridge Health Campus.
Born on November 13, 1953, in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Dudley Eldon Sr. and Avis Lorea (Taylor) Wykoff.
Susie was the youngest of ten children and attended Shawswick Schools in Bedford. She had a special love for animals and was affectionately referred to by some as the “Animal Whisperer.”
Her beloved fur baby, Gizmo, preceded her in death.
Susie also had a generous heart and enjoyed donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and organizations that helped animals. She was of the Christian faith and deeply loved her country.
Susie is survived by her brother, Roger (Elaine) Wykoff of Bedford, IN; her sister-in-law, Sally Wykoff of Bedford; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dudley and Avis (Taylor) Wykoff; three sisters, Edna Berry, Carole (Eugene) Scroggins, and Mary (Charles) Robbins; five brothers, Dudley (Doris) Wykoff II, Robert Wykoff, Donald (Ellen) Wykoff, Tom Wykoff, and Jon Wykoff; and her grandmother, Fern Taylor.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes, 818 18th St., Bedford, IN, with Pastor Will Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday, November 19, 2026, also at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Susie’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, White River Humane Society, or Donor’s Choice.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to Pastor Will Brown; Sandy Jones for caring for Susie’s beloved fur baby; and the volunteers and staff of Stonebridge Health Campus and Southern Care Hospice for the love, kindness, and compassionate care they provided to Susie and her family.
The caring staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of Susie Wykoff and her family.
Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers may be ordered, at www.FergusonLee.com.
