The product of an alcoholic home, Susie suffered from severe depression at the age of 14.  However, the Lord revealed Himself to her in a powerful way during a suicide attempt one night, by speaking the words "You'll Never Know!"  This led to her dramatic conversion and deliverance to be all God wanted her to be.

A 1982 graduate of Central Bible College with a degree in Sacred Music, Susie traveled as a soloist with the Revivaltime Choir for 4 years.  Additionally, she has been a recording artist over the last 25 years.

Presently, Susie travels with her husband, Evangelist Mark Purkey singing and ministering in Revivals, Camp meetings and overseas Crusades.  They have ministered to thousands of people all over the world.  Susie is a mother of two, Luke and Lyndi.