Susan Montanaro Houghton of Lake Quivira, Kansas, died peacefully in her sleep on November 2, 2024. Susan was born in Hartford, Connecticut on February 19, 1941, to Charles and Anastasia Stone. She attended Faulkner Hospital School of Nursing in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated in 1962. She belonged to Lake Quivira Country Club for over 40 years. She was an avid golfer and held many offices in the golf association including president of LQGA and WGAKC. She treasured her opportunity to travel many countries across the globe over the years.  Susan worked as a Registered Nurse for Catholic Charities Home Health for 9 years and retired in 2002. Susan was conscientious and caring and a bedrock for her family. Of all the things she did, the role she most prized – and exceled at – was that of “Mom.” She was predeceased by her beloved husband Clyde and her dear sister and best friend, Barbara DiGrazia. She leaves behind her son Joseph, his wife Paula, and her son, Jon and his partner, Benjamin. She will be deeply missed by her three grandchildren, Amanda, Joseph, and Michaela and two great grandchildren, Jackson, and Kennedy. Susan was a long-time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee, KS. A Funeral Mass will be held there on December 17^th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association of Kansas City would be appreciated.