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Susan Lee "née Turner" Masters (née Turner)
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Susan Masters (née Turner) Obituary
Susan graduated from Mary Washington College in 1970 with a degree in mathematics. She was employed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Viginia throughout her professional career. "Susie" to all her friends, she was a respected member of United Daughters of the Confederacy, serving as chapter and division president. She donated generously to local museums and historical preservation organizations. In addition to her family, Susan loved flower gardening, cats, birds, and the island life of Eastern Virginia's seashores and wildlife refuges.
Susan is survived by her husband, Michael; daughter, Rebecca Hottman (Michael) of Ashland; son, David; and grandson, Michael Wesley. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Louise Payne Reichard.
Relatives and friends will celebrate her life from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Autism Speaks, an advocacy organization for autistic children and adults.
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