After a lengthy illness, Susan Leigh Hollowell, a resident of Vicksburg, passed away peacefully Sept. 22, 2020. She was 54.

She was born in Natchez to James F. and Martha Hollowell on Dec. 4, 1965. She grew up in Natchez.

A lover of animals, she always had a dog, cat and at varying times hamsters, birds and an aquarium. She enjoyed listening to music. Susan attended South Natchez High School. In her school days, she was a big fan of the rock group “KISS.”

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers John R. “Rusty” Hollowell and Mark Hollowell; niece, Emily Hollowell and nephew Greg Hollowell.

She was survived by a daughter, Morgan Hollowell; son, Tyler and daughter-in-law Kristen Hollowell; grandsons, Lucas, Gideon and James Tucker Hollowell; brothers, David and Donnie Hollowell; nephews, Jay, Andrew, JD, Daniel, Eric, Elijah and Michael Hollowell, Jeremy Wallace; and niece, Katy Huff.

A private memorial was held Sept. 26, in Vicksburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Society or charity of your choice will be appreciated.