Susie Baker Mincey, 87, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 23, 1937, in Lyons, Georgia, Susie was the beloved daughter of Lucious and Geneva Baker. She was a wife to Doy Mincey Jr. for 57 years and mother to Belinda, Judy, Tommy, Madena, and Sylvia.

Susie attended Lyons Industrial High School in Lyons, GA. She was employed with Allied Chemical, St. Martin DePorres, and Richland One School District.

Susie was known for having a zest for life and for being a fashionista. Better yet, she was known for her generosity and strength. She had a passion for gardening, cooking, and painting. She dedicated her life to her family, always offering support and encouragement. Susie was also a member of St. John Baptist and served on the Usher Board.

Susie is survived by her children, Belinda Robinson, Judy Taylor (Larry), Tommy Mincey (Shirley), Madena Allen and Sylvia McGraw. Her grandchildren, Reginald Booker, Tory Booker, Suzy McKelvey, Lakeshia Mincey, Eric Taylor, Devon Allen, Tommy Mincey Jr. and Taylor Williams. Great grandchildren, Zion Cook, Landon Mincey, Kaden Mincey, Elliana Mincey, Anthony Gardner, Layla Tinsley, Kali Hazel, Keith Hazel Jr., Santana Starkey, Arden McNeil, Princeton Sawyer and 3 other great grandchildren (Judy).  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 9 siblings.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 1pm at Thompson Funeral Home located at 845 Leesburg Rd., Columbia, SC 29209. The interment will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate her life.