Susan Gay (Pashia) Emily, 63, of High Ridge died Dec. 5, 2025. Mrs. Emily worked in customer service for AT&T for more than 40 years. She loved playing bingo, watching TV and, most importantly, spending time with her family and friends. Born July 1, 1962, in Jefferson County, she was the daughter of the late Francis Pashia and Darlene Ann (Detter) Pashia.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Eugene W. Emily.
She is survived by three daughters: Patricia (Kevin Gobble) Emily of High Ridge, Tracy (Tim) Stallings of Collinsville, Ill., and Angel Emily of High Ridge; a brother: Gary Pashia of De Soto; three sisters: Robin (Scott) Fleischmann of Steelville, Tabitha Pashia of Richwoods and Kelly (Eric) Pashia of Festus; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Mahn Funeral Home, 900 N. Main St., in De Soto. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Ryan Sutton. Interment will follow in the Hillsboro City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 12400 Olive Blvd., in St. Louis, 63141. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home.
