Suzanne Hunger May of Fort Stockton passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the age of 95. She passed at the home she and her late husband, John, built in 1956. Sue was born on October 16, 1930, in Rochester, New York to Felix and Helen Hunger. Sue graduated from the University of Arizona, where she met and later married John May on September 22, 1953.

Sue and John moved to Fort Stockton in 1955, where they resided the rest of their lives. Sue lived her life with grace and dignity. She was devoted to her family and friends, active in the community and church, and deeply involved in the family’s horse business.

She spent summers in Ruidoso, New Mexico where she and John maintained a successful racing stable.

Sue is survived by son Doug May of Fort Stockton, Judy May Wiest and husband Rocco of Fort Stockton grandchildren, Chase Wiest and wife Jacinda and Kellie Wiest Young and great-grandchildren, Rylee Wiest, Cody Young and Parker Young.

A Memorial Service celebrating Sue’s life was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Stockton, the Racetrack Chapel at Ruidoso Downs, the West Texas Boys Ranch, or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend.