Celebrating the life of
Susan Ritter Cohen
July 11, 1960 - January 26, 2007
Savannah- Susan Ritter Cohen, 46, of Savannah, Georgia, died on January 26, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Fayettville, North Carolina, she was raised in Darlington, South Carolina. Susan graduated from Presbyterian College with a BS degree in accounting. She was a licensed CPA in Georgia and South Carolina. After moving to Savannah with her husband in 1985, she began work with the accounting firm of Spillane, Rhodes Lebey & Seig, later King and Spalding. For the last 5 years, Susan was employed as a 5th grade teacher at Savannah Country Day School.
As a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, Susan served for several years as church treasurer and as an Elder. She taught Sunday School for many years and also taught in the church’s day school.
As an active member of the community, Susan held many offices in the Savannah Junior League, including treasurer and vice president of finance. She was a past co-chair of the Presbyterian College Alumni Board and served as past president of the PC Board of Visitors.
Susan was preceded in death by her father and mother, Kelly and Bess Stallings Ritter of Darlington, SC.
She is survived by her husband Daniel C. Cohen and their only child Kathleen Bess Cohen of Savannah. Her siblings include her eldest brother Kelly Ritter, Jr. and sister in law Teresa Ritter, of Durham, NC: sister Liza Mackey and brother in law Dr. Charles Mackey of Cheyenne, WY; brother Keith Ritter and sister in law Lori Ritter of Columbia, SC. Other relatives include her mother in law Kathleen Cohen of Darlington, SC; Dr. Alex Cohen and Dyan Cohen of Darlington, SC; Dr. Andrew Cohen and Dr. Peggy Cohen of Hawthorne, Fl; and Kathy Brand and Kemper Brand of Lugoff, SC. Susan Cohen is also survived by nine wonderful nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Washington Avenue on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 1:00 pm.
Burial will be held at Bonaventure Cemetery immediately following the service.
Remembrances to First Presbyterian Church organ fund or to the Savannah Country Day School.
Danny and Bess, I was so sad to hear about Susan. My memories of her helping out at Maggie's Morning School are very dear to me. She was always so thoughtful and generous. I know she will be missed. My son John offers his sympathy as well. Your family is in our prayers. Jan Conners aka Miss Jan
- Jan Conners, Savannah, GA
Danny and Bess, You are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Margaret and Harry
- Margaret and Harry Culclasure, Clifton, VA
To the family of our treasured friend and co-worker, Kelly, 'Tenderly may time heal your sorrow, Softly may friends ease your pain, Gently may peace replace heartache, And may loving memories remain.'
- Diane Poole, Bahama, NC
Kelly: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Hope to see you soon. Again, we are so sorry for your loss. Conway & Marian
- conway harris, durham, NC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Lynda Amey, Mebane, NC
Dear Danny, Please know that you and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers. I know what suffering looks like and although sad, at least Susan's at peace. I'm sure she fought a hard and courageous battle, so now she can rest. You will always be special to my family. I will be with you in spirit today. David sends his condolences as well.
- Yana Kistler Mathis, Manning, SC
Dear Danny, Please know that you and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers. I know what suffering looks like and although sad, at least Susan's at peace. I'm sure she fought a hard and courageous battle, so now she can rest. You will always be special to my family. I will be with you in spirit today. David sends his condolences as well.
- Yana Kistler Mathis, Manning, SC
kelly i am very sorry to hear the loss of your sister.
- charles o. hill, durham nc, GA
Sorry about your families loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Deuce Harris, Durham, NC
We are so sorry for your loss. We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Eddie & Brenda
- Eddie Lowery, Virgilina, VA
Danny and Bess, Our prayers are with you everyday. Love, Robin, Chris & Sam Funderburk
- Robin Funderburk, Savannah, GA
Dear Danny, We will always remember and appreciate Susan's and your generosity with the pre-wedding party that you gave us at your home back in 1991. We see Susan surrounded in God's light and enfolded in His love. We pray for God's grace to help you and Bess in your grief and loss of Susan, wonderful lady that she was during her time with us on Earth.
- Joe and Marguerite Berrigan, Savannah, GA
We would like to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one1 Jim & Cynthia Speed
- James L Jim Speed, Hillsborough, NC
Danny and Bess, Mike and I would like you both to know how sorry we were to hear of Susan's passing. We fondly remember our last visit with you all at Aunt Janice's house for dinner. We will continue to keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.
- Mike and Laura Lico, Bowling Green, KY
Danny, Kim & I and all your PC friends have you in our thoughts and prayers. Randy
- Randy & Kim Randall, Clinton, SC
Danny and Family: You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Todd Hardee and the Staff of Kistler Funeral Home
- Todd Hardee, Darlington, SC
As a friend of Kelly Ritter's, I would like to offer my sympathy to the entire family and may God bless each of you during this difficult time in your life. Your friend, Lee Hayes
- Lee Hayes, Jr., Durham, NC
Danny, So sorry to hear about Susan. We will be praying for you and Bess. Thinking of you. Sincerely, Kathy and Harvey Brown
- Kathy Brown, Georgetown, SC
Danny and Bess, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I feel very fortunate to have known and worked with such a wonderful human being.
- Cherie Todd, Savannah, GA
Dear Danny and Bess, I want you to know that I am thinking of you both and hope and pray that every day eases your heart a little more. Lydia
- Lydia Norris Breer, Dacula, GA
Dear Daniel and Bess: Jesus assures us in tne Gospel of John,14th chapter,that He has built a better place for all of us so that we can be with Him and share His fellowship. May God Bless Susan and her family and friends. Charles Parkinson
- Charles Parkinson, Savannah, GA
Dear Danny: We love you and Susan. We are so sorry Susan lost her life. We can never lose our memory of her and we are forever grateful to Susan for being such a caring neighbor. Susan loved Carol through those middle school years. We intend to love Bess through her middle school, high school and beyond. Danny, we are so proud of you. You are a man of the greatest character. We will miss Susan. Love, Wendy and Reid Williamson
- Wendy and Reid Williamson, Savannah, GA
Dear Danny, I am so sorry to hear that Susan has passed away. Please know that I am praying for you and your daughter during this time. I have such wonderful memories of you and Susan from High School. You two were the 'smartest'. I remember our 7:00 AM English class. : May God comfort you and heal your heart. Love to you. Lorie Patterson Harris
- Lorie Patterson Harris, Columbia, SC
Danny and Bess, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know we are here for you if there is anything you need. Joe and Gina
- Joseph and Regina Rahimi, Savannah, GA
Danny and Bess, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Samantha Austin
- Larry Austin, Savannah, GA
Danny and Bess, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Julian and Beth
- Julian and Beth Pafford, Savannah, GA
Dear Danny, I was so sorry to hear about Susan yesterday. Liz Thompson called me. In between crying, we were reminiscing about all the fun times we had when we were still younger lawyers and life was simpler and less complicated. I remember when Bess was born and what an exciting time that was. And I have been told about the lovely young lady that Bess has become. I know this time is beyond difficult for you and Bess and I know that there are no words that I can offer that will make you feel better. I did want you to know that you and Bess are in my thoughts and prayers and will be in the coming weeks and months. With deepest sympathy, Carmel
- Carmel W. Sanders, Macon, GA
Danny and Bess, Even though it has been awhile since we last saw you all, Aunt Janice has been our link to you for several months now. We continue to keep you in our hearts, our thoughts, and in our prayers. God Bless you all.
- Marianne & Chris Patton, Bowling Green, KY
Dear Danny & Bess: I was very sorry to hear of Susan's passing. I have such fond memories of her. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep you during this difficult time. Dennis
- Dennis Gmerek, Ridge Spring, SC
Dear Danny and Bess, I am so sorry to hear of Susan's death. Your family continues to be in my prayers at this difficult time. I so enjoyed working with Susan in the Junior League, and her death is a true loss to our community.
- Laura Hassell, Savannah, GA
Danny & Bess, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were so blessed to know Susan from First Presbyterian Church and will miss her. God Bless you. Kendall and Eric Wayner
- Kendall & Eric Wayner, Savannah, GA
We are Beth Pafford's Parents, and we want to tell you how very sorry we are for your loss. Beth has kept us informed, and our prayers have been with you and Bess.
- Jerry and Bobbie Stoddard, Laurens, SC
Danny-I am so sorry to hear about Susan. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Susan and I served together on a number of JLS Committees and she was a wonderful volunteer and fabulous leader. I can still see her at HQ with your daughter as she crunched the $$$ that allowed us all to serve. We were blessed to know her and will miss her greatly. God bless you and your family.
- Lisa Dean, Savannah, GA
Danny and Bess, I was so sad to hear about Susan. My memories of her helping out at Maggie's Morning School are very dear to me. She was always so thoughtful and generous. I know she will be missed. My son John offers his sympathy as well. Your family is in our prayers. Jan Conners aka Miss Jan
- Jan Conners, Savannah, GA
Danny and Bess, You are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Margaret and Harry
- Margaret and Harry Culclasure, Clifton, VA
To the family of our treasured friend and co-worker, Kelly, 'Tenderly may time heal your sorrow, Softly may friends ease your pain, Gently may peace replace heartache, And may loving memories remain.'
- Diane Poole, Bahama, NC
Kelly: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Hope to see you soon. Again, we are so sorry for your loss. Conway & Marian
- conway harris, durham, NC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Lynda Amey, Mebane, NC
Dear Danny, Please know that you and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers. I know what suffering looks like and although sad, at least Susan's at peace. I'm sure she fought a hard and courageous battle, so now she can rest. You will always be special to my family. I will be with you in spirit today. David sends his condolences as well.
- Yana Kistler Mathis, Manning, SC
Dear Danny, Please know that you and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers. I know what suffering looks like and although sad, at least Susan's at peace. I'm sure she fought a hard and courageous battle, so now she can rest. You will always be special to my family. I will be with you in spirit today. David sends his condolences as well.
- Yana Kistler Mathis, Manning, SC
kelly i am very sorry to hear the loss of your sister.
- charles o. hill, durham nc, GA
Sorry about your families loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Deuce Harris, Durham, NC
We are so sorry for your loss. We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Eddie & Brenda
- Eddie Lowery, Virgilina, VA
Danny and Bess, Our prayers are with you everyday. Love, Robin, Chris & Sam Funderburk
- Robin Funderburk, Savannah, GA
Dear Danny, We will always remember and appreciate Susan's and your generosity with the pre-wedding party that you gave us at your home back in 1991. We see Susan surrounded in God's light and enfolded in His love. We pray for God's grace to help you and Bess in your grief and loss of Susan, wonderful lady that she was during her time with us on Earth.
- Joe and Marguerite Berrigan, Savannah, GA
We would like to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one1 Jim & Cynthia Speed
- James L Jim Speed, Hillsborough, NC
Danny and Bess, Mike and I would like you both to know how sorry we were to hear of Susan's passing. We fondly remember our last visit with you all at Aunt Janice's house for dinner. We will continue to keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.
- Mike and Laura Lico, Bowling Green, KY
Danny, Kim & I and all your PC friends have you in our thoughts and prayers. Randy
- Randy & Kim Randall, Clinton, SC
Danny and Family: You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Todd Hardee and the Staff of Kistler Funeral Home
- Todd Hardee, Darlington, SC
As a friend of Kelly Ritter's, I would like to offer my sympathy to the entire family and may God bless each of you during this difficult time in your life. Your friend, Lee Hayes
- Lee Hayes, Jr., Durham, NC
Danny, So sorry to hear about Susan. We will be praying for you and Bess. Thinking of you. Sincerely, Kathy and Harvey Brown
- Kathy Brown, Georgetown, SC
Danny and Bess, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I feel very fortunate to have known and worked with such a wonderful human being.
- Cherie Todd, Savannah, GA
Dear Danny and Bess, I want you to know that I am thinking of you both and hope and pray that every day eases your heart a little more. Lydia
- Lydia Norris Breer, Dacula, GA
Dear Daniel and Bess: Jesus assures us in tne Gospel of John,14th chapter,that He has built a better place for all of us so that we can be with Him and share His fellowship. May God Bless Susan and her family and friends. Charles Parkinson
- Charles Parkinson, Savannah, GA
Dear Danny: We love you and Susan. We are so sorry Susan lost her life. We can never lose our memory of her and we are forever grateful to Susan for being such a caring neighbor. Susan loved Carol through those middle school years. We intend to love Bess through her middle school, high school and beyond. Danny, we are so proud of you. You are a man of the greatest character. We will miss Susan. Love, Wendy and Reid Williamson
- Wendy and Reid Williamson, Savannah, GA
Dear Danny, I am so sorry to hear that Susan has passed away. Please know that I am praying for you and your daughter during this time. I have such wonderful memories of you and Susan from High School. You two were the 'smartest'. I remember our 7:00 AM English class. : May God comfort you and heal your heart. Love to you. Lorie Patterson Harris
- Lorie Patterson Harris, Columbia, SC
Danny and Bess, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know we are here for you if there is anything you need. Joe and Gina
- Joseph and Regina Rahimi, Savannah, GA
Danny and Bess, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Samantha Austin
- Larry Austin, Savannah, GA
Danny and Bess, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Julian and Beth
- Julian and Beth Pafford, Savannah, GA
Dear Danny, I was so sorry to hear about Susan yesterday. Liz Thompson called me. In between crying, we were reminiscing about all the fun times we had when we were still younger lawyers and life was simpler and less complicated. I remember when Bess was born and what an exciting time that was. And I have been told about the lovely young lady that Bess has become. I know this time is beyond difficult for you and Bess and I know that there are no words that I can offer that will make you feel better. I did want you to know that you and Bess are in my thoughts and prayers and will be in the coming weeks and months. With deepest sympathy, Carmel
- Carmel W. Sanders, Macon, GA
Danny and Bess, Even though it has been awhile since we last saw you all, Aunt Janice has been our link to you for several months now. We continue to keep you in our hearts, our thoughts, and in our prayers. God Bless you all.
- Marianne & Chris Patton, Bowling Green, KY
Dear Danny & Bess: I was very sorry to hear of Susan's passing. I have such fond memories of her. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep you during this difficult time. Dennis
- Dennis Gmerek, Ridge Spring, SC
Dear Danny and Bess, I am so sorry to hear of Susan's death. Your family continues to be in my prayers at this difficult time. I so enjoyed working with Susan in the Junior League, and her death is a true loss to our community.
- Laura Hassell, Savannah, GA
Danny & Bess, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were so blessed to know Susan from First Presbyterian Church and will miss her. God Bless you. Kendall and Eric Wayner
- Kendall & Eric Wayner, Savannah, GA
We are Beth Pafford's Parents, and we want to tell you how very sorry we are for your loss. Beth has kept us informed, and our prayers have been with you and Bess.
- Jerry and Bobbie Stoddard, Laurens, SC
Danny-I am so sorry to hear about Susan. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Susan and I served together on a number of JLS Committees and she was a wonderful volunteer and fabulous leader. I can still see her at HQ with your daughter as she crunched the $$$ that allowed us all to serve. We were blessed to know her and will miss her greatly. God bless you and your family.
- Lisa Dean, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
