Susan Renee Douglas

Susan Renee Douglas, 55, of Lawton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at her home in Lawton.

She was born July 27, 1971, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Edward Neal Melson and Geralea Sue (Fields) Melson.

Susan worked at Lawton Community Schools for many years before her retirement. She was a behavioral specialist and also drove the school bus. She absolutely loved her job and working with kids was her true passion. She was often seen volunteering at the school events as well. The impact she had on her students will never be forgotten.

Susan enjoyed fishing on the many lakes around, drawing and other art forms, and going to the casino with her mom and sister, Amanda. Above all else, her faith and family were the center of her life. She loved attending church and learning the word of God. She adored her children and grandchildren and time spent with them was her favorite.

On June 14, 1996, she married the love of her life, Timothy Steven Douglas who survives.

She is also survived by her sons, Connor (Emily Smith) Douglas and Dalton Douglas; granddaughter, Laynee Douglas; siblings, Sherry (Tim) Bulson, Rebecca Melson, Amanda Smith, Michael (Tammy) Melson and Brian Melson; mother, Geralea Melson; along with nieces and nephews, Jared Bulson, Nathan Melson, Nick Melson, Triton Smith, Edward Melson, Dayleah Smith and Zandria Wingate, Tara Melson and her cherished aunt, Claudia Chetto. Susan has many extended family members and friends who also survive her.

Susan is preceded in passing by her father, Edward Melson; grandparents, Leo Fields, Geraldine Russel, Luther Melson and Vernie Melson; niece, Victoria Ellen Bulson and nephew, Matthew Leo Edward Melson.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 502 W. Michigan Avnue, Paw Paw. A memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Dan Brooks officiating. There will be a luncheon at the funeral home following the service. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Drive Suite #120, Portage, MI 49024.