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Suzanne SCULL Obituary
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Ward R. Scull III; her children, Leah Somers Scull and Ward R. Scull IV (Robbie); her parents, John and Helen Plansoen of Pompton Plains, N.J.; sister, Donna P. Aldom; nephews, Jonathan and Jerrod Aldom, and John W. Scull; and niece, Allyson A. Coffin.
Suzanne was born Sept. 30, 1945, in Pompton Plains, N.J. She was a graduate of Pequannock High School and Marjorie Webster College in Washington, D.C. She taught school in Denton, Md., and art at St. Andrews Episcopal Day School. A devout communicant of St. Andrews Episcopal Church and member of the Community Bible Study, she enjoyed past affiliations with the Junior League of Hampton Roads, Huntington Garden Club, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, and James River Country Club.
All who knew Suzanne were blessed and encouraged by her love, faith, generosity of spirit, energy, and talents. She truly believed and knew that a cheerful heart was good medicine. Her warm smile and keen sense of humor brought laughter and joy to those that she met at home and in her travels. Suzanne's interests included painting, boating, fishing, crabbing, walks on the beach, and gardening. She believed that there was no place closer to heaven than the garden where she seeded, planted, transplanted, and pruned. We praise God for her life and gentle spirit.
The family wishes to thank the faithful and tireless friends and caregivers who made this journey with her. In particular, the family is grateful for the fine medical care of Drs. John Q. A. Mattern II and Elizabeth Harden of Newport News and Drs. John Chute and Angela Johns of the Duke University Adult Bone Marrow Clinic, and their compassionate medical staff.
A memorial and celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials contributions be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 45 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601; or to a favorite charity. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Suzanne SCULL
David Kinsey
December 31, 2010
December 31, 2010
To Suzanne's family and relatives...
I was saddened to hear of Suzanne's passing. My sincere condolences and sympathy goes out to all of you. I too, was a high school classmate of Suzanne at Pequannock Township High School located in Pompton Plains, NJ. We were the Class of '63. Suzanne was one of the sweetest and kindest classmates in our class. She was a very warm and sincere person. Suzanne and Ward were both looking forward in attending our 48th high school class reunion in October of 2011. They both were very excited about it. Suzanne will be remembered at the reunion. Suzanne will always be remembered.
Melissa Trevallion Hespenhide
December 31, 2010
Dear Ward,
I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved Suzanne. I met her only once - the night you were honored as the Daily Press Citizen of the Year at the VCIC Humanitarian Awards Dinner - and as ill as she was then, she found the strength to be there to see you shine. The tears in her eyes, and in yours, said everything there was to know about your extraordinary closeness and deep and abiding love for each other. I hope that precious memories of joyful times spent in her company, and knowing that she is safely home, will help ease the loss of one too soon taken.
Wishing you the peace of God that transcends all understanding,
Missy
Joycelyn Spight
December 30, 2010
Dearest Ward,
I am so sorry about Mrs. Scull's passing. She fought a good fight with you right by her side. May your good and happy memories comfort you.
David Niebuhr
December 29, 2010
Dear Ward,
I am so terribly sorry to hear the news. All of us will keep you in our prayers during this time of loss. May God grant you peace in your distress and joy in knowing that you be together again in His heavenly kingdom.
-david
December 29, 2010
Dear Ward and Family ,
Gary and I are very heavy hearted over your loss of Suzanne but we certainly know the Heavens are Rejoicing ! She was certainly a precious angel of God and blessed each one of us who knew and loved her - what courage she had-
we are so sorry not to be there but we are there in spirit ! you will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers - love, Gary and Judy
December 29, 2010
My prayers go out to Scull Family, Mrs Scull was a wonderful person, and had a beautiful soul, i will never forget her! and she will be forever missed!
Nicole Hernandez( Dr Harden Medical Asst.)
Rebecca Johnson and family
December 29, 2010
We will miss Suzanne but heaven rejoices with another saint come home.
With very much love and prayers
December 29, 2010
Dear Ward,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Amy Broad
Susan and Jim Irons
December 29, 2010
We are lighting a candle today in California for Suzanne's journey...may it be the best river trip she ever takes...we love you all and wish we could be there to give you comfort.
Barbara Draughan
December 29, 2010
God bless you and your family and bring you comfort during this time.
Christiane Shields
December 29, 2010
I am thinking about you all today. Big hugs all around.
Vicki Rogers
December 29, 2010
Ricky and I send our condolences to you and the family. Suzanne will long be remembered in our hearts. We are so happy to have met her and we pray God carries you through this very difficult time. God bless each of you and we now know sweet Suzanne is in the arms of Jesus and no longer uncomfortable. God received a very special gift this Christmas. We love you.
Joan & Bob Coons
December 28, 2010
Dear Ward and your family,
Bob and I were saddened to hear of Sue's passing. I also graduated with her from PTHS and was looking forward to seeing her again at the upcoming reunion. We have many found memories of our time together during our High School years. Please know that many caring thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jason McAdam
December 28, 2010
Robbie,
My family and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know what a wonderful person she was and always a great support for you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,
Jason McAdam
Terri Hollenbaugh
December 28, 2010
Ward you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at the loss of Suzanne- a great and faithful steward.
Love Terri and Wayne
Terri Hollenbaugh
December 28, 2010
Ward- you and your family are in our prayers at such a loss of a wonderful and kind person as Suzanne.
We love you. Terri and Wayne Hollenbaugh
Ruth-Marie Cason
December 28, 2010
Suzanne was a joy to work with at St. Andrew's--always had a smile on her face! She was a wonderful teacher, artist, and colleague. My prayers are with you Ward, and especially for Robbie and Leah...
Cindy Challoner
December 28, 2010
Ward, Robbie, and Leah, I am so sorry for your loss. Suzanne's gentle spirit, caring heart,sweet smile and laughter continue to resonate in my heart. May God's love and beautiful memories lift you each day forward.
Marilyn Smith
December 28, 2010
Suzanne's family: I graduated with Sue in 1963 from High School and was so sorry to hear about her passing. My sympathies to you and your family. May God Bless and keep you all.
Karen Puccini, Tomjack
December 28, 2010
Suzanne's family: I am so sorry to hear about Sue. I graduated with her from High School and enjoyed seeing and visiting with her at our 25th Class Reunion. She was a special person that will always be in our hearts and minds. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Lillian Cerza Borrone
December 28, 2010
Dear Ward and Family,
I, too, was a classmate of Suzanne at PTHS and had the opportunity to see her from time to time during our college years (I attended a different school in DC). Sue was a wonderfully kind and nice woman. I know that she was disappointed not to join us at the Reunion in Saratoga and was looking forward to seeing all her classmates In Pompton Plains at the Reunion in 2011.
We will miss her and be thinking of her.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May Sue rest in peace.
Marilyn Williams
December 28, 2010
Suzanne was a classmate of mine (class of 1963) at PTHS. Although I have not seen her since .graduation, I do remember she was a sweet girl with a gentle soul. May God keep her in His care in Suzanne's Heavenly Home. My heartfelt sympathy for you and your family's loss.
December 28, 2010
Sorry to hear about Suzanne, thinking about you. Tommy and Janice Powell
December 28, 2010
I have and will miss seeing and talking to Suzanne at Hidenwood Pharmacy, Harris Teeter, and on my walk. She was always happy and made you feel much better for having seen her. You are in our prayers and thoughts. The world is and will be a much sadder place without her. "Tom and Sharon Carpenter "
Jeff Whitaker
December 28, 2010
Ward, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you and your family.
Charles & Susie Wornom
December 28, 2010
Ward & Family - Susie and I are in Texas and will not return in time for the service on Wednesday but please know that we will be there with our thoughts and prayer's. Suzanne was a wonderful person that would always greet you with a big smile. Even though she left us too soon we all were blessed by having her for as long as we did. I know that the coming days will be hard but please know that Susie & I will be their for you in any way that we may help. God Bless Charles & Susie
December 28, 2010
ward and family,
angela and i are thinking of you in in the loss of suzanne and our prayers are with you and your family.
God bless each of you,
jim and angela wilson
December 28, 2010
Ward, my prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you all in this time, with memories and the love of family and friends. -DW
Roberta Rosenberg
December 28, 2010
Dear Ward, I wanted to express my sadness at the passing of your lovely wife. My prayers are with you and your family. May you take comfort from all of the good memories that you have shared together.
With sincere condolences to you and your family,
Joan & Bob Upshaw
December 28, 2010
Ward,Leah & Robbie,
Suzanne was one of our very favorites. She always had a smile and something nice to say. Our deepest sympathies and prayers to you all.
Mark Ailsworth
December 28, 2010
Dear Ward & family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. I will continue to remember you in the days ahead.
Tina Erhard
December 28, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
kerry mizell
December 28, 2010
Sorry to hear about your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers.
December 28, 2010
Ward, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Billy and Joann Hudgins
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