Susan Smith Ritter

Dear all
My father Calvin Cox (who passed in '06) was a good friend of Susan's, and his family knew Chick and Cookie too, from having grown up and lived for years in "Vero" way back!
Susan was just so lovely, what a shining personality. I remember her beauty of course and real joy for life. I just found out that she passed away, and was so sorry to hear it.
I'm very sorry for your loss, and wanted to add a remembrance here.

Todd, Deana, Ray and Beth,
I was so saddened to learn that Susan had died. I was in Vero the first of March and went into Sassys to visit, but she nor Deana was there. I asked how Susan was doing and was told fine.
I have such wonderful memories of when I was at Johns Island with my parents , Margaret and Alton Hanes and all the fun times with Cookie , Chick and you all. Susan and I hit it off from the moment we met. She was that kind of person........so bubbly and fun, fun.
Please know how much I grieve with you over your loss. Ovarian cancer is a hideous disease. I lost my mother to it in 95. I hope and pray they find a cure.
I hope to see you sometime when we are visiting friends in Vero. With best love to you all. Georgene Voltz

To Todd, Deana & boys
I was truly surprised to hear that your loving mother passed. I can still see her smiling face and that twinkle in her eye... she will be truly missed by all who knew her and had the pleasure of her comppany. Celebrate her life by remembering the funny, loving things she did.... remember her closeness and that she will always be in your hearts and your minds. Vero Beach has truly lost another wonderful human being !!! God's Blessings to you all.My deepest sympathies to you all.
Barbara Castagna ( formerly of Dr. TVZ office )

Sincerest thoughts and prayers for Susan and all of her wonderful family. What a wonderful and sweet person who will always be remembered.

With love and prayers, God bless you Susan,

Michelle & Billy Sullivan

Susan was always so fun and full of life. Her beauty inside and out was evident to all. She surely is near the throne of her Maker.

My deepest sympathy goes out to Susan's wonderful family. I have very fond memories of Susan, Ray, and 'Cookie and Chick'. May Susan's memory be everlasting in all of our hearts.

We attended the funeral and it was a beautiful and touching rememberance of a special lady that brought so much happiness.Her's was a beauty, not only of the flesh, but of the heart, the mind and the soul. A wonderful life lived with dignity and grace.

Our condolences to the Smith, Ritter, and Marchant families in the passing of Susan. I have only memories of Susan from so long ago when I lived in Vero. They are all good memories, for sure. I remember being on the cheerleading squad with her and the fun we had. May our Lord comfort you at this time, Lynette LaBay Shelton

Our Sympathy, Condolences, and Prayers are with The Ritter, Marchant, and Smith Families. Susan always was exuberant with character, class, and style. Susan was a friend to many and will be missed.

My sympathy to Ray and family.

My condolances to Susan's family and extended family on her passing. She was a wonderful person and gracious lady. She always had a smile and kind words. Barbara Damerel

I had the privilage of knowing Susan as her Algebra teacher at VBHS. She was a wonderful student and a delightful person. I was at Ole Miss on a National Science Fellowship in 1962-63 year.

My sincere sympathy to Susan's family..only sorry I'm not in Vero to attend her service, but, she is in my prayers...Mary Daly, Stamford, CT

Susan and the Smith family go back to high school days. May her name be forever a household word without a trace of shadow in it. We will miss her kind and gentle spirit.
The Langfitt Family

Susan was a classmate of mine at VBHS. She will forever be remembered by me as a beautiful person inside and out. Praying for God's peace for her family.

Susan's family and friends.
Went to school, Dolphinettes, cheerleading and many slumber parties with Susan. What a great gal to be around and all the wonderful memories I have of Susan will be cherished for ever. God Bless you all on these trying times.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend and neighbor, Susan. What fun she was! I will miss seeing her, hearing about her New York trips, sharing lunches at the beach club and her sage contributions to the tennis townhouse condominium. It is hard to accept that she was not immortal after all, but I know her gentle and beautiful soul will live on forever with her family and friends.

Susan was such an inspiration and a class act! Such beauty and grace in her lifetime! Feel blessed to have known her, Cookie & Chick, Todd and Deana and the Smith family!
Peace and prayers for the family..

Susan was a model of grace and courage for all of her many friend. She will be sorely missed. Jo Ann Becker, Linville, NC

We will miss such a beautiful and wonderful lady. My sincere sympathy and condolences to the Marchant and Ritter Families.
Meade Hufford

I had the privilege of knowing Susan at the Bridge Club. We all admired her courage and gentle wit. I shall miss her radiance and shy smile. Rest in peace, dear Susan. You will be missed.

Janet Van Doren, Cameron, Montana

I'm so sorry to learn of Susan's death. She was a great lady who loved life to the fullest and brought a warm ray of sunshine to all who knew her. She will truly be missed. Our condolences to Ray, Beth and her children and grandchildren

Eddie and I were so saddened to hear of Susan's passing. She was a kind and gentle soul and never without a smile. Truly a class act in Vero Beach. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

With much love,

Lisa and Eddie McLaughlin

May this bright, beautiful, endlessly kind LADY delight in God's eternal peace.
Susan, you will be deeply missed and remembered FOREVER with a smile.
Heartfelt condolences to Deana and Todd, Ritter and Tanner MARCHANT, Beth and Ray SMITH, family and friends.
with LOVE and PRAYERS from,
Merry and Paul PARENT
Alain and Hope SEARS
Kristin, Lane, and Blake ASHCROFT