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Susan Machen-Gentry
Susan Dail Machen-Gentry of Nags Head, NC passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, from natural causes at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She was surrounded by her husband and girls.
Susi leaves to cherish her memory; her loving husband, Robert “Bobby” Gentry; her two girls, Sarah Clark (Freddy) and Andrea Lambert (Dave); grandchildren, Cameron, Savannah, Garrett, and Collin; and pet her children- Sochi and Sandi. Susie is also survived by her mother, Bettye Machen; her sister, Betsy Carmark (Mark); her brother, Phil Machen (Patti); and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Charles Philip Machen.
Susi was a Virginia Beach native who graduated from Cox High School and was a long-term employee of Fotomat and a local Chiropractic practice in Virginia Beach. She and Bobby relocated to Nags Head in 2007, where she volunteered with Nags Head Elementary School and was an active Outer Banks Presbyterian Church choir member.
Susi was an amazing woman who loved her family deeply and was always eager to help those around her. She was the best friend of everyone she knew and lit up any room with her smile and kindness. She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Susi’s Celebration of Life will be held at Outer Banks Presbyterian Church on Friday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. It will be live-streamed at www.outerbankspresbyterian.org. Memorial donations can be made to Outer Banks Presbyterian Church, 907 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. Please share condolences with the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Bobby and family, I can't tell you how sorry I am for the transition of Suzie. We all know she will be watching over you until she sees you again. Much love to all of you. Debbie
Dana and I are so sorry to hear. Our love and prayers go out to you and the family!
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family for peace and comfort throughout your grief.
I was so surprised and sorry to read your post this morning. It just makes us appreciate the time we have together because you never know what tomorrow brings 💔🙏. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers
I'm so sadden by the news of her passing. She was a wonderful person with a lot of love. Known her since the second grade. My love and prayers are with the family she loved so much. You are now at Peace.
Sending you and your family our heartfelt condolences and prayers. So very sorry for your loss.
Peace be with your family and friends. Eddie Dalton and I are so sorry for the loss of this beautiful lady. You are in our prayers.
Prayers for you all! Such a lovely lady!
This has taken by surprise and I wish you the derogue regrets for the loss you are feeling at this time and in the future. Remember as long as you carry Suzi in your your heart she is always with you and as an angel she is always present in your lives. Many prayers.
Bobby and family. Mike and I are so sorry to hear of your beautiful Susi's passing. I will always remember when you spoke of her, the love you two shared was forefront and center on your face. May God grant you Peace and Comfort at this most difficult time. Mike and Tina Adderholdt
She loved you all so much! thank you for always loving her - you made her life so much better. Peace and love to you all.
So sorry for your loss Bobby. May God comfort and console you during this sad time.
Bobby, I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss Bobby, but I am excited for Susi gain . She is well and where we want to be . With Jesus. Let me know if you need anything. Dan Haynes
Sorry to see Susi go. Great memories help. Please let me know when Memorial services occur.
I'm so sorry, the world is a little darker today, love Faith
To know her was to love her. Thank the Lord we kept in contact. Making her laugh until she told me to stop was one of my joys in life. Thank God for Bobby, a model of what a husband should be. We're all here for you brother, just call.
OUR HEART FELT CONDOLENCES. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH BOBBY AND FAMILY. POGIE AND LAURIE,,,
Bobby I'm so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. You always lit up when you spoke of her. Please know that I'm thinking of you and your family.
My cousin Bobby and family, We are saddened to hear the news about your beloved Susi. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. God Blessed her and everyone who knew and loved her. We can only give our Heavenly Father all the praise and glory in this time of weeping and believing in life everlasting in the Kingdom of God.
Bobby and beautiful family we are shocked and so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your love will always be with her.
Bobby, Our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved wife. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Nick and Cynthia
It is with deepest sorrow to learn of Susan’s passing. She was loved by my personal children and those in my classroom where she volunteered until 2021 for many years listening to the stories read over and over by my students. Much Love to Bobby and family.
What a privilege it is to hav come to know Susi! Her love and acceptance was contagious! Bobbi, your love and care for her set a profound example for all of us! God bless you and your family!
To Bobby and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Years of your Fb posts are a testament to the love you and Susi had for each other and commitment to your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
As soon as you met Susi, you loved her. I feel blessed to have known her and having her friendship. I will miss her so very much. Bobby, I pray for God to bring you and your family comfort in remembering all the wonderful memories you've made through the years. She loved her family so much. She's one of God's angels that touched so many.
Prayers for all the family for the sad loss of such a beautiful soul.
What a beautiful tribute to your dear Susi, today. I was so blessed to be able to view it online. Thank you for making that possible. Please know that you and your precious family are in our prayers during this difficult time, BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN, FOR THEY WILL BE COMFORTED. Matthew 5:4
Bobby and family, I can’t tell you how sorry I am for the transition of Suzie. We all know she will be watching over you until she sees you again. Much love to all of you.
Debbie
Dana and I are so sorry to hear. Our love and prayers go out to you and the family!
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family for peace and comfort throughout your grief.
I was so surprised and sorry to read your post this morning. It just makes us appreciate the time we have together because you never know what tomorrow brings 💔🙏. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers
I’m so sadden by the news of her passing. She was a wonderful person with a lot of love. Known her since the second grade. My love and prayers are with the family she loved so much. You are now at Peace.
Sending you and your family our heartfelt condolences and prayers. So very sorry for your loss.
Peace be with your family and friends. Eddie Dalton and I are so sorry for the loss of this beautiful lady. You are in our prayers.
Prayers for you all! Such a lovely lady!
This has taken by surprise and I wish you the derogue regrets for the loss you are feeling at this time and in the future. Remember as long as you carry Suzi in your your heart she is always with you and as an angel she is always present in your lives. Many prayers.
Bobby and family. Mike and I are so sorry to hear of your beautiful Susi’s passing. I will always remember when you spoke of her, the love you two shared was forefront and center on your face. May God grant you Peace and Comfort at this most difficult time.
Mike and Tina Adderholdt
She loved you all so much! thank you for always loving her – you made her life so much better. Peace and love to you all.
So sorry for your loss Bobby. May God comfort and console you during this sad time.
Bobby, I’m so sorry for your tragic loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss Bobby, but I am excited for Susi gain . She is well and where we want to be . With Jesus.
Let me know if you need anything.
Dan Haynes
Sorry to see Susi go. Great memories help. Please let me know when Memorial services occur.
I’m so sorry, the world is a little darker today, love Faith
To know her was to love her. Thank the Lord we kept in contact. Making her laugh until she told me to stop was one of my joys in life. Thank God for Bobby, a model of what a husband should be. We’re all here for you brother, just call.
OUR HEART FELT CONDOLENCES.
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
ARE WITH BOBBY AND FAMILY.
POGIE AND LAURIE,,,
Bobby I’m so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. You always lit up when you spoke of her. Please know that I’m thinking of you and your family.
My cousin Bobby and family, We are saddened to hear the news about your beloved Susi. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. God Blessed her and everyone who knew and loved her. We can only give our Heavenly Father all the praise and glory in this time of weeping and believing in life everlasting in the Kingdom of God.
Bobby and beautiful family we are shocked and so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your love will always be with her.
Bobby, Our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved wife. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Nick and Cynthia
It is with deepest sorrow to learn of Susan’s passing. She was loved by my personal children and those in my classroom where she volunteered until 2021 for many years listening to the stories read over and over by my students. Much Love to Bobby and family.
What a privilege it is to hav come to know Susi! Her love and acceptance was contagious! Bobbi, your love and care for her set a profound example for all of us! God bless you and your family!
To Bobby and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Years of your Fb posts are a testament to the love you and Susi had for each other and commitment to your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
As soon as you met Susi, you loved her. I feel blessed to have known her and having her friendship. I will miss her so very much. Bobby, I pray for God to bring you and your family comfort in remembering all the wonderful memories you’ve made through the years. She loved her family so much. She’s one of God’s angels that touched so many.
Prayers for all the family for the sad loss of such a beautiful soul.
What a beautiful tribute to your dear Susi, today. I was so blessed to be able to view it online. Thank you for making that possible.
Please know that you and your precious family are in our prayers during this difficult time,
BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN, FOR THEY WILL BE COMFORTED.
Matthew 5:4