Mrs. Susanne "Sue" Bunch

Susanne "Sue" Bunch, 75, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. She was born May 4, 1947, in Ames, Iowa to Robert and Virginia Brown. Sue obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. She married Morgan Bunch in 1970. After serving in VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) in South Florida, she and Morgan moved to Tallahassee in 1974. Sue was dedicated to her profession of social work. She worked in the Department of Children and Families and retired as a supervisor who oversaw the eligibility process for elder care and nursing homes. Sue always held herself to the same expectation as those she supervised: to apply the rules and regulations of the Department in a fair and caring way. Family, church and music were the three supporting pillars of Sue’s life. She especially enjoyed spending time with her immediate family, but her families were never limited to blood or legal connections. She had many families in her church, in her singing circles, and in her heart. Sue was a provider of time and energy to her church, the United Church in Tallahassee, and a recipient of the blessings and support from the church. Some of the roles that she played were: member of the Board of Stewards, a leader and participant in a number of women’s groups, member on various committees and alto singer in the choir. Music, especially singing, was central to Sue’s life. In addition to the church choir, she sang with the Tallahassee Community Chorus, the Civic Chorale and sang and promoted Sacred Harp singing (a cappella community singing) in Tallahassee, Florida, and surrounding states. Sue was a peacemaker, always attempting to find ways to decrease harmful conflict in our community. She was a gardener and a nature lover, especially of the birds that sang to her as she ate breakfast on the deck or on early morning walks through the neighborhood. She was predeceased by her father, Robert Brown; and a brother, Richard Brown. She is survived by her husband, Morgan; her mother, Virginia; daughters, Erin Wade (Shaun Streetman) and Katrina Sun (Eugene); grandchildren, Tayla, Jaylon, and Malik Wade, Kenji, Kami, and Kai Sun; a brother, William Brown (Susan); and sisters, Judy Cells (Darryle) and Kay Ruehlen (Gary). A visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM, at Abbey Funeral Home, 4037 North Monroe Street. Sue’s memorial service will be Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 4:00 PM, at United Church of Tallahassee, 1834 Mahan Drive, with Sacred Harp singing beginning at 3:00 PM In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send donations in Sue’s memory to United Church of Tallahassee, FINCA (Foundation for International Community Assistance), or the Kearney Center of Tallahassee. Online condolences may be made at www.abbeyfh.com.

Mrs. Susanne "Sue" Bunch

May 4, 1947 - August 16, 2022