Dr. Susan White Chastain

Dr. Susan White Chastain, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated teacher and pediatrician, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on February 5, 1952, to Horace and Doris Frost.
Sue poured her heart into everything she did. She was a tremendous role model not only for her children, but for countless others, as she exemplified the courage to pursue one's dreams at any stage of life. After a rewarding 19 year career as an elementary school teacher, she chose to follow her dream of becoming a pediatrician. She completed her post-baccalaureate studies while her children were in high school and began medical school at the Medical College of Georgia when her youngest left for college. Over the years, many of her former students entrusted their own children to her care. She practiced at Georgetown Pediatrics for 24 years and was a dedicated advocate for her patients. She was also a proud Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. A loving and generous soul, Sue gave deeply of herself to her friends, her students, her colleagues, her patients, and especially her family.
Sue was blessed with two wonderful marriages. She was first happily married to Charlie White, who predeceased her in 1992. Later, she shared 26 beautiful years with her husband, Ernie Chastain, building a life filled with love, joy, partnership, and family. She was a devoted mother to her children Chip White and Beth White, as well as Jenny Kelsey and her husband, Tyler, Megan Smith and her husband, Bryan. She took immeasurable pride in her role as "Nana." Her grandchildren Charlie, Parker, and Finlee White, Olivia and Emmy Kelsey, Walker and Rosie Smith, Caroline and Katelynn White were the light of her life. She delighted in cooking, crafting, and creating cherished memories with them at their home on the ocean in Boston and their home on Berkeley Lake. They will forever remember the love she poured into them.
Sue was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Thomson. She is survived by her loving sisters, Betty Bruce and Nancy Riggs, who remained cherished companions throughout her life.
A celebration of Sue's life will be held on January 3RD from 2pm till 5pm at the Berkeley Lake Chapel and Pavilion. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of an extraordinary and inspirational woman whose legacy of kindness, teaching, and healing will continue to touch lives for generations.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in her honor to the YMCA Camp Greenville Scholarship Fund, https://www.ymcagreenville.org/foundation
Dr. Susan White Chastain lived her life with determination, passion, and grace. She touched countless lives and encouraged many to pursue their dreams with courage and heart. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May her memory be a blessing and an enduring inspiration.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross/Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. (770)448-5757.