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SUSAN ZAPPULLA Obituary

Susan Heitz Zappulla of Kill Devil Hills died at the MDAnderson Hospital of Houston, Texas, on November 8, 2014, of complications from Leukemia. The daughter of Charles and Mary Ella Heitz, she was born in St. Louis, IL., on February 28, 1951. She moved to the Outer Banks with her husband, Frank and three children in 1991 where she became a Dare County Middle School teacher for 11 years. In her retirement she enjoyed spending time with friends and family and you could often find her working in her beautiful garden. She is survived by her husband, three children, and grandchild.

There will be a farewell gathering at the Colington Harbour Yacht Club, Sunday, November 16, at 1 p.m. Dress casual and bring a covered dish to share. We would love your support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her name to the MD Anderson Cancer Center or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2014.

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Marianne Harney

November 21, 2014

I am so very sorry to hear of your beloved Susan's passing. She was a beautiful person both inside and outside and I will always remember her gentle spirit. I am sorry that we had lost communication as so often happens when our children grow up and spread their wings. I had recently seen beautiful Anna who had told me of her illness. May your love for each other and God's grace be with you as you get through this most difficult time. The world has lost a truly beautiful spirit but heaven has gained a perfect Angel.

Sylvia McDaniel

November 18, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! May you lean on God and let the peace that only He can give you fill you.

Debbie Blanchard

November 16, 2014

Tony and family, I am so sorry for the recent lost of your Mother Susan Zappulla. It seems like yesterday to have known your Mother, when she first brought you, to my Better Beginnings Class, at Kitty Hawk, NC. Your Mother was so kind to all, and always showed me the at most of kindness that I'll always remember her for. I will keep you and family within my Prayers.
May God Bless and help all of your family during your time of lost of a loved one.
Warmest Regards, Debbie McLawhorn Blanchard

H B & Brenda Hodges

November 15, 2014

Dear Frank,
Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mike Murphy

November 14, 2014

Frank, We are all very sorry to hear the news of the passing of your wife. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

John Myers

November 13, 2014

Frank. So sorry to hear this news. God bless you and your family.

November 13, 2014

Frank,Maria, Tony and Anna,

All of you have been in my thoughts and prayers especially Susan. I truely treasured Susan's friendship over the years. We have great memories to keep close to our hearts.Susan will be missed dearly. God bless each of you.

Paula Steele

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