Virginia Ann Ennis

March 13, 1946 - July 8, 2015

Virginia Ennis, known to all as Susie, passed away on July 8, 2015. She was born in Houston, TX on March 13, 1946 to Ann (Pruitt) and Lawrence Ennis, and is survived by her brother, Jason Robert Ennis and wife Carolyn of Dallas, Texas, and nephews Jason (Ann) Ennis of Dallas, and Matthew (Amy) Ennis residing in Kindsbach, Germany, and great nephew and niece, Anderson and Maryn Ennis. With a heart full of compassion for her animals, she is also survived by her horse Lacy, cat Charlotte, and recent addition, dog, Teri. After graduating from high school in Houston, Susie attended college at the University of Texas at Austin, and received a degree from Sam Houston State University in May 1970. Susie joined the Air Force in the summer of 1970, and served proudly as an officer until October 1982. She would love to recall fond memories of her tour in the Philippines. As a Transportation Officer, Susie had the profoundly important duty of making sure fallen soldiers were repatriated safely back to their families. She received the Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. All who knew Susie enjoyed her colorful stories of life and adventures, and so many friends and neighbors helped her through the hardship of her debilitating rheumatoid arthritis. She was grateful to everyone for each effort on her behalf to help her be independent and remain at home. Susie’s true joy came from her myriad rescued pets. If “heaven is where all the pets you’ve ever owned come to greet you,” then Susie had an incredible reunion on July 8th. In honor of Susie’s love for animals, hug your pets today, rescue an animal and/or donate to Austin Pet’s Alive. There will be a memorial gathering at her property in Manor at 10:00am on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. For further information, please contact Deane Willis at 512-261-9055 or email [email protected]