Susan “Gigi” Heep Zouzalik

Susan Heep Zouzalik (Gigi) passed away on the 10th day of April 2024, at the age of 63.

Born on the 2nd of August 1960, to Rosemary and Darrell Corkery, Susan grew up in Three Way and Whitharral, Texas with her five siblings.  Born to a home of teachers, Susan was raised with a humble appreciation for a simple life well-lived. After graduating from Whitharral High School where she was a cheerleader and Miss Whitharral High School; Susan went on to South Plains College where she was on the Tex-Ann drill team.  She completed her undergraduate degree at Texas Tech University, living the remainder of her life in Lubbock, Texas.

Susan was devoted to her faith and family. She found joy in life’s big and small moments. The acts of love and service in support of Susan, Mark and their family in her final days are a testament to how much she meant to so many people. We know that so many others, like us, will miss Susan’s kindness and laughter.  Behind Susan’s kindness was an inner strength. She was faithful and focused on life’s blessings, even during painful times.

Susan’s greatest legacy is her family, and she would be quick to tell you that they were her greatest joy.  Susan and Mark were blessed later in life by their son, Jacob Zouzalik, who ushered in a wonderful Second Act for Susan.  Raising Jake to be the kind and humble man that he is today is one of Susan’s greatest accomplishments.

Susan and Mark found joy in watching sports.  They traveled to many parts of the country to attend travel baseball games for their sons; as well as following Red Raider football games with the family while her stepson, Austin, was a player.  Most recently she found joy attending her grandchildren’s games and performances.

Susan loved all things interior design and could spend countless hours discussing paint colors and home inspiration.  She loved helping her oldest daughter, Katy, with her boutique and found great joy in seeing their work bring happiness to others.  In recent days, she shared countless hours with her sister and best friend, Kris, who traveling to Lubbock each week to bring her comfort.

Some of Susan’s fondest memories were traveling with Mark to Houston and Austin to eagerly await the arrival of their grandbabies.  As she navigated her treatment, the Lord took Susan back to Houston, where she was held tight by the blessing of family and able to spend joyful days with her daughter, Sarah, and her four children.

Susan’s family grew to include eight beloved grandchildren: Henry Weddige, Ellis Weddige, Olivia Frazier, Wyatt Frazier, Bowen Frazier, Millie Frazier, Grayson Munsch and Amelia Zouzalik.  Her favorite role was that of “Gigi”, showering them with love and prayers.  Her Christmas stockings were an external display of this beautiful family tree and she spent her final days with this happy reminder.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Susan is survived by her husband of twenty-five years, Mark; her daughter and son-in-law, Katy and John Weddige, and their children, Henry and Ellis; her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Travis Frazier, and their children, Olivia, Wyatt, Bowen and Millie; her son, Anthony Heep; her son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Autumn Zouzalik; her stepdaughter and son-in-law, Ashleigh and Austin Munsch, and their son, Grayson; her stepson and daughter-in-law, Austin and Savannah Zouzalik, and their daughter, Amelia; her sisters, Kris Vincent and husband, Todd of Canyon, Texas;  Lauren Graystone and husband, Tony of Lubbock; Karen Shonrock and husband, Michael of Charlottesville VA; her brothers, Mark Corkery and wife, Debbie of Lubbock; Matt Corkery and wife, Susie of Lubbock.  She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.  Mark and the children would like to thank her sister, Kris, for her loving devotion to Susan during these final months.

Her memory will always be a blessing and we will feel her presence and hear her laughter until we meet again.

A memorial service is to be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Friday, the 19th of April at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers at 6025 82nd Street, Lubbock, Texas 79424.

Immediately following the service, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the foyer of the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in Susan’s honor be directed to Hospice of Lubbock at https://foundation.providence.org/texas/covenant/our-priorities/hospice-of-lubbock.

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