Susan Christine Huff Dayberry

In Loving Memory of Susan Christine Huff Dayberry

Susan Christine Huff Dayberry, age 78, passed away on October 2, 2026, at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home. A native of Hardin County, Kentucky, Susan lived a remarkable life marked by dedication, courage, service, and love for her family and country.

Susan proudly served in the United States Army for 29 years before retiring. Known as Sergeant Susan Huff, she was a highly decorated soldier who earned numerous awards and honors throughout her distinguished military career. She was among the first women to serve as an instructor in the field of special weapons missiles, helping pave the way for future generations of women in the military. Her dedication, leadership, and accomplishments stand as a lasting testament to her strength, perseverance, and patriotism.

Above all her accomplishments, Susan cherished her family and the life she shared with those she loved. Her legacy of service, strength, and devotion will live on in the hearts of her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Susan was preceded in death by her father, George Robert Woodring; her mother, Edna Mae Krahn; her sister, Robby Russell, brother David Woodring; and her daughter, Cathy Mae Dutton.

Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband, Jim Dayberry; her daughters, Kristee Rutland (Jeremy), Jeanie Clinton (Harley), and Cathy Dayberry (Scott); her son, Joshua Klinglesmith (Shawna); and her sister, Vivian Ford (Frank). She also leaves behind two grandsons, Malachi Andrews and Christopher Whitworth, and two great-grandsons, and many nieces and nephews, who will carry forward her memory and legacy.

A memorial service celebrating Susan’s life will be held on November 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. Full military honors will be rendered in recognition of her honorable and distinguished service to our nation.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Christ the King Catholic Church and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Sergeant Susan Huff Dayberry dedicated nearly three decades of her life to serving her country, but her greatest legacy is the love she leaves behind. She will be remembered with honor, gratitude, and affection by all whose lives she touched. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit, courage, and devotion will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

May she rest in eternal peace, and may her service and sacrifice never be forgotten.