Susan E. Asher

On Tuesday, July 26, Susan Asher, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 61.
Susan was born on June 6, 1961 in Saint Claire, Michigan to Charles and Marlene Budnik. She graduated from Sacred Heart High school in 1979 and received her undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University in 1983. Susan began her career in banking, but spent most of life in the non-profit and helping professions, including as the President of the Metro United Way of Central Kentucky. After many years in the professional world, she decided to get a Masters in Social Work from Western Kentucky University in 2008, and spent the rest of her career as a social worker.
Susan had a big heart and a passion for helping others. She was a life-long vegetarian and worked to make the world a better place. She loved spending time with her family and being a "Grammy" to her grandchild, Ari. Her "happy place" was Churchill Downs and she loved spending time at the racetrack.
Susan is survived by her child, Nick Asher, and his wife, Leah Koshmrl; her grandson, Ari; parents, Charles and Marlene Budnik; and two brothers, Charles (Janene) Budnik and Scott (Judy) Budnik; and many nieces and nephews.
Her service will be held at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, on August 27, 2022 at 4:00 pm, with a visitation preceding the service from 12:00 to 4:00.