Susan Groff

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”- James 1:12

Sue Groff, 74, of New Braunfels, Texas, was called home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2025, after struggling with health issues for many years. Sue was born June 9,1950, in Lancaster,  Pennsylvania to William and Dorothy Wimer III. She attended Garden Spot High School in New Holland, Pennsylvania, where she met the love of her life, Bill. Sue attended Southern Seminary College in Virginia before joining Bill in Germany. Bill and Sue were married in Sembach, Germany in 1969, during his service in the United States Air Force. After returning to the States, Bill and Sue settled in Stillwater, Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma State University. Sue enjoyed being a wife and homemaker while living in Virginia and Texas. In the late 90’s, Bill and Sue opened Country Faire in downtown New Braunfels, Texas.

Sue was a sweet, kind, and Godly woman. She was a devoted wife and mother to her daughters. She became a second Mom to many of her daughter’s childhood friends and loved them like her own. Sue had a radiant smile and infectious laugh for everyone she came across in her community and church. Sue enjoyed many creative outlets such as embroidery, cross stitch, and quilting. She was an active member of Beta Sigma Pi and the Kingwood Area Quilt Guild for many years. She was an avid antique collector, loved gardening, and could always be found reading. Sue was known for her exceptional decorating skills, her famous chocolate chip cookies, her love of Christmas, and collecting seashells while at the beach with her family.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy, her loving husband, Bill, and grandson, Ethan. She is survived by her children, Kellie Leifeste of Austin, Texas, and Katie and Brent Pfeiffer of College Station, Texas. Her memory lives on through her grandchildren, Morgan, Samuel, Molly, Addie, Ellie and Evelyn. And brothers, Nicholas Richards and Jack Richards and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private memorial gathering will take place with close family and friends. Memorial details will be shared at a later date. To honor Sue’s life and childhood home, donations can be made to Historic Poole Forge at https://historicpooleforge.org/donations/.