Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Elizabeth Crosby; and step- mother Lavon Crosby.
Survived by her husband of 62 years, Franklin Smith; children Doug Smith, Robert Smith, and Shari Smith; granddaughter Alexa (Jason) Shea; great-grandson River Shea; brothers Robert Crosby, Tim Stuart, Mike Stuart, and Fred Stuart; sister Mary Bolin; and nieces, nephews, and other family.
Susan was the proud daughter of former Nebraska Governor Robert B. Crosby and grew up surrounded by politics.A strong Republican she was also the Election Commission of Sarpy County for many years. Her step-mother Lavon was a state senator and fought for the rights of all Nebraskans.What most people will remember about Sue was she was the BEST Nebraska Football fan ever!Win or lose, they were her team!