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Susan Fernandez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 19, 2024.

Fernandez, Susan Jane, (nee Ferguson) 78, of Clearwater passed away July 8, 2024 at home. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Alma Ferguson and brother Dennis Ferguson. She is survived by her brother Harry Scott Ferguson (Beth), sister Sally Quale, brother Nicholas Ferguson, nieces Heather Ferguson, Andrea Ferguson, Jerrilou Daez Fujimoto, and Joanne Daez and nephew John Ferguson. Born in Ashland, Kentucky she and her family moved to Gulfport in 1959 and she graduated from Boca Ciega High School. Susan obtained an Associate Degree at St. Petersburg Junior College, finished her Bachelor and Master's degrees from the University of South Florida (USF) and her PHD from University of Florida (UF). She worked at USF Tampa for many years as a student advisor. As a professor of history at State University of New York (SUNY), Plattsburgh and USF, St. Petersburg, Dr. Fernandez specialized in Latin American studies. She published two books and numerous articles and reviews. After retiring from teaching, Susan's passions were glass art and paper quilling. She was a very smart, funny, caring, talented, and generous woman. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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December 10, 2024

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October 2, 2024

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September 30, 2024

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Wes Thompson

December 10, 2024

Dear Susan; you were absolutely the best educator, friend and lover that has ever-or will ever bless my life. Words alone can never adequately convey the meaning your influence has given my life. The times we spent together were extraordinary. I didn't deserve you; but together, we showed eachother many great things. I am forever indebted to you for everything you shared with me during my times of personal struggles, obstacles and adversity. The fact of your passing weighs heavily on my heart. I still have our writings and hold your memories in my heart daily. You will always be an asset to all of us who were privileged to know you; especially me honey. You are forever in my heart. Thank you for everything you (and Sally) have done for me. Together, we found "Where the love is".

Stephen Moody

October 2, 2024

With Susan on a visit to Florida last December. We were being goofy as usual.

Stephen

September 30, 2024

I was an academic peer advisor at USF in the late 80s. It was a successful program that Susan pioneered. We lost touch for a few years but found each other on Facebook and saw each other whenever I visited family in Florida. She often attended holiday and birthday parties with my family and was well loved. She was one of the most intelligent, funny and strong people I´ve known in my life. She will be missed.

Alan D

September 29, 2024

I never knew susan, but i´m sure she was a wonderful person.

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Altina Waller

July 30, 2024

I am so, so sorry to hear of Susan's death. I met her when we both taught history at SUNY-Plattsburgh in upstate NY. She was one of the smartest people I ever met and she had so much compassion for disadvantaged people all over the world. In the courses we taught together she emphasized critical thought, making students ask serious questions about the structure of society and what each of us could do to make things better. She had a terrific dry sense of humor which appealed to students and kept both of us laughing even when discussing serious questions. She and I not only taught together but spent many hours hiking, exploring Burlington, Vermont and partying with visitors from all over the world. She was a treasure and a dear friend; I feel privileged to have known her. R.I.P. Susan....

Karen Brown Mitchell

July 21, 2024

I never knew a better friend and have over 50 years of wonderful memories of good times, sad times and secrets. We could laugh until our tummies ached. The world was a better place with you in it, and now I have another angel looking over me. I'll miss you!!

David Lee McMullen

July 21, 2024

Shocked by the news of Susan's death. We worked together at USFSP, where we discovered we had also gone to high school together. She was a great friend and colleague. She will be missed by many.

Lynn Fox

July 20, 2024

Over 60 years of being best friends, of many travels and adventures, I'll miss you forever.
Susan is to be admired for accomplishing her pursuit to obtain her doctorate and her many years teaching at USF.

Scott Ferguson

July 20, 2024

Mere words can't express the sense of loss of such a wonderful person. I have great memories of our times together.

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