Celebrating the life of
Suzanne Thrift Johnson
July 14, 1943 - June 15, 2007
Suzanne T. Johnson
Savannah, GA – Suzanne T. Johnson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, died June 15, 2007, after a 22 year battle with breast cancer.
Born July 14, 1943 in Richmond, Virginia, Suzanne spent most of her latter adult life near Boston, Massachusetts. In 2003 she and her husband Tom retired to Savannah, Georgia. She was an avid and talented gardener, and was also an accomplished home designer. She excelled at both tennis and golf, and took an ardent interest in book clubs and playing Bridge. She graduated in 1969 from North Carolina State with a BA in Sociology.
Surviving are her mother, Doris W. Thrift; her husband, Thomas W. Johnson; son, John T. Johnson, daughter, Michelle J. Baldwin, and son, David C. Johnson and his wife Deanna; brother, James B. Thrift and his wife Betsy, brother Donald Thrift and his wife Sandy, and brother George N. Thrift; and three grandchildren, Anna C. Johnson, Kathryn L. Baldwin, and Thomas D. Johnson.
A brief funeral service for family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2007, at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church with the Pastor James Giddens officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations in Suzanne’s memory may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com.
Dave, Deanna and family, My love and prayers go out to you and your family during this time in your lives. Love, Barbara D'Agostino
- Barbara D'Agostino, Leesburg, VI
My deepest condolences to Johnson family for your great loss.
- Tuan Bui, Vienna, VA
Dave, Deanna and Family, My heart goes out to you during this time of loss. With deepest sympathy to you and your family. Angie
- Angie Keys, Gainesville, VA
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Walid and Najat Mourad, Gaithersburg, MD
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Walid and Najat Mourad, Gaithersburg, MD
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Walid and Najat Mourad, Gaithersburg, MD
David/Deanna, Sorry for your loss! I will be praying for you all, most definitely!! 'There is love that will live forever, and there are memories that will shine through the sorrow!' The Lord is our strength in times when we don't know how to come in or go out! Mothers are so precious to our lives and they leave prints upon our hearts that are engraved forever. Much love and prayers! Charlene Knutson EDS
- Charlene Knutson, Sterling, VA
Suzanne has touched so many lives and I, for one, feel so privileged to have known her. It was through the Green Thumb Garden Club that I first met Suzanne and enjoyed working with her. Suzanne was interested in helping with the 2008 Garden Tour. I know she would have contributed her usual dedication of hard work, enthusiasm and beautiful bright smile to this endeavor. As I proceed in accomplishing this work, I will do so with Suzanne's spirit beside me and dedicate this Garden Tour in her memory. May you find peace in your new Garden of Paradise. My sincere sympathy to the family. Carole Kiel
- Carole Kiel, Savannah, GA
Suzanne's intelligence and courage were an inspiration to me. My sympathy is extended to her entire family.
- Judy Baldacci, Savannah, GA
I will always remember Suzanne with fond memories. I enjoyed golf and bridge with her. I admired her very upbeat outlook on life. Her cheery smile and delightful laugh will be missed a great deal. Glad I was fortunate to know her. My sympathy to her entire family.
- Pat Kauffman, Savannah, GA
Dear Tom and Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know what a brave fight Suzanne put up for so many years. With sincere sympathy Carole & George Staimer
- Carole Staimer, Savannah, GA
Dave, Deanna and family, My love and prayers go out to you and your family during this time in your lives. Love, Barbara D'Agostino
- Barbara D'Agostino, Leesburg, VI
My deepest condolences to Johnson family for your great loss.
- Tuan Bui, Vienna, VA
Dave, Deanna and Family, My heart goes out to you during this time of loss. With deepest sympathy to you and your family. Angie
- Angie Keys, Gainesville, VA
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Walid and Najat Mourad, Gaithersburg, MD
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Walid and Najat Mourad, Gaithersburg, MD
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Walid and Najat Mourad, Gaithersburg, MD
David/Deanna, Sorry for your loss! I will be praying for you all, most definitely!! 'There is love that will live forever, and there are memories that will shine through the sorrow!' The Lord is our strength in times when we don't know how to come in or go out! Mothers are so precious to our lives and they leave prints upon our hearts that are engraved forever. Much love and prayers! Charlene Knutson EDS
- Charlene Knutson, Sterling, VA
Suzanne has touched so many lives and I, for one, feel so privileged to have known her. It was through the Green Thumb Garden Club that I first met Suzanne and enjoyed working with her. Suzanne was interested in helping with the 2008 Garden Tour. I know she would have contributed her usual dedication of hard work, enthusiasm and beautiful bright smile to this endeavor. As I proceed in accomplishing this work, I will do so with Suzanne's spirit beside me and dedicate this Garden Tour in her memory. May you find peace in your new Garden of Paradise. My sincere sympathy to the family. Carole Kiel
- Carole Kiel, Savannah, GA
Suzanne's intelligence and courage were an inspiration to me. My sympathy is extended to her entire family.
- Judy Baldacci, Savannah, GA
I will always remember Suzanne with fond memories. I enjoyed golf and bridge with her. I admired her very upbeat outlook on life. Her cheery smile and delightful laugh will be missed a great deal. Glad I was fortunate to know her. My sympathy to her entire family.
- Pat Kauffman, Savannah, GA
Dear Tom and Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know what a brave fight Suzanne put up for so many years. With sincere sympathy Carole & George Staimer
- Carole Staimer, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
