Susan Bailey Deano

Susan Bailey Deano died Wednesday, June 3, 2015, surrounded by people who love her. Her father, Van Norman Bailey, and mother Frances Lucas Bailey predeceased her. She is survived by her husband Edward Deano, Jr. and her two sisters Webbie Bailey Nee (John) and Debbie Bailey Probst (Paul). Born in New Orleans on August 15, 1950, Susie moved to Mandeville 25 years ago. She worked as a mineral title abstractor throughout Louisiana for 32 years. A sought after and generous mentor, Susie enjoyed an excellent professional reputation. Committed, gentle and strong, Susie was active in her adoptive community of Mandeville. Her efforts were varied from organizing a counter Ku Klux Klan rally to founding a garden club. A deep concern for the welfare of children led her to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate representing the interests of children before the courts. Susie was a founder of the Green Fund and led efforts to purchase land in Mandeville to preserve it in its natural state. Even recently, Susie brought the highly acclaimed poetry boxes to Old Mandeville. A staunch progressive, Susie represented the Mandeville area as an elected member of the Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee. She will be remembered as a kind, loving, fun and loyal friend. Susie's cooking is legendary. Her devotion to her nieces and nephews is complete. Working in her gardens, a wonderful expression of her creativity, brought her immense pleasure. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her name to Doctors Without Borders at http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org or the Southern Poverty Law Clinic at http://www.splcenter.org. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Deano residence at 136 Lafayette St. in Mandeville on Sunday, June 7, 2015, from 5-8 PM. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook online at www.ejfieldingfh.com.