ESTATE OF SUSAN SHEA WORTHINGTON

Friends join us for an amazing estate tag sale in Lexington, Missouri due to the death of Susan. Shea WORTHINGTON, her family would like to share a long heritage of treasures. Keep watching our website for details.

Susan Shea Worthington, passed away in her sleep surrounded by her children and beloved dog, Hodge, on May 31, 2025, at the age of 85 following a valiant years-long battle with blood cancer. Susan was born February 17, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio to John Hamilton Shea and Doris Dugan Shea. She graduated from Lexington (MO) High School in 1957, attended University of Missouri, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Knox College in Galesburg, IL in 1961.

Susan was involved in many organizations and activities over the years. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi women’s fraternity; achieved Life Master rank in American Contract Bridge League; member Daughters of the American Revolution; member United Daughters of Confederacy, Chapter President; member Lexington United Methodist Church; past President of the United Methodist Women; past President of Lexington Garden Club; and founding member and first President of Lexington Tourism Bureau. She also served as President of the Lexington Community Betterment Association and on the Board of Directors of the Lexington Historical Association and Lexington Women’s Club. She formed and served as first President of “Live! In Lexington” Concert Series, established the Adopt-a-Spot program in Lexington and she was awarded the Missouri State Leadership Award in 2006. Susan enjoyed giving back to her community, especially in a town she loved so much.