Susie Manns-Bates was born in Portland, Oregon at Emanuel Hospital on August 1, 1962. She has six siblings who range in ages thirteen years her senior and three years beneath her. Susie had a traumatic childhood and tragic adult life. Susie married in 2013 to her husband, Toney Bates. God has blessed Susie with three amazing children and three beautiful grandchildren who are her angels. She spends her life working so she can give back in ministry to those suffering from the same things she suffered. God makes provisions and a way for Susie and her husband to do HIS will even when they are still recovering from their past lifestyles.