ROGERS — Susan Lynn (Shepherd) Troup,

72, of Rogers, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. She was born Aug. 1, 1947, in Fort Smith, the daughter of Wanda and Ray Shepherd.

Susan is survived by her husband of 54 years, Malcolm Brian Troup; son Marcus Troup; daughter Merissa Spicer (Lonnie); grandchildren Christian Carpenter, Malcolm (Rachel) Carpenter, Cassidy Troup and Erin Troup; great-grandson Malcolm Robert Carpenter; sisters Janie (Mike) Weber and Dana (Gary) Vickery; and four nephews and one niece.

Susan graduated from Fort Smith Northside High School in 1965. She worked for Bell Telephone as an operator when she met Lt. Troup cruising Beverly’s Drive Inn. After a whirlwind courtship, they were married July 1, 1966. She enjoyed five years as an Army wife, traveling to Korea and living on five posts. She loved the Army life with the broad horizons it promised, but was disappointed when Brian was wounded during combat in Vietnam and medically retired in 1975 at Fort Carson, Colo.

Susan enjoyed spending time with her family to include her ever-present dogs and anything to do with a boat on water, especially cruising. She and Brian had accrued over 500 days exploring the world together on Holland America Lines.

Her professional career began as a volunteer dental assistant at Fort Stewart, Ga. She utilized that proficiency in future jobs in many dental practices in Colorado Springs and Northwest Arkansas, including the VA hospital in Fayetteville. Her 28 year career at the VA advanced, culminating in a position as Administrative Officer of the Day, retiring in 2015.

In her newly found free time, she participated in yoga and spent time with her family & friends in and around their home on Beaver Lake. She was the life of the party and could make an ordinary evening a festive gala. Friends and family around the globe have expressed condolences at her loss.

A celebration of life will be determined at a later date. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville. Condolences: www.epting funeralhome.webs.com