Susan King Obituary

Susan Ragsdale King SIMPSONVILLE, SC - Susan Ragsdale King died early in the morning of April 16, 2022. The Simpsonville, SC, resident was 63 years old. Susan was born in Easley, SC, and grew up in Spartanburg. She attended Spartanburg High School and the College of Charleston. She completed her Physical Therapy degree at the Medical University of South Carolina. Susan was respected and beloved among her patients and colleagues. Susan is survived by her daughter, Kelly King Gainey (Jason) and four grandchildren, Solomon, Shepherd, Elias, and Harriet of Simpsonville, SC; and her brother, David Ragsdale of Spartanburg, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lane and Carolyn Ragsdale, and her sister-in-law and friend, Jenni King Moore. During her last 15 months of life, when she was battling pancreatic cancer, Susan lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Jason Gainey, in Simpsonville, SC. With their loving care, she was able to enjoy her last months. She enjoyed the company of her four grandchildren with whom she had a joyous and playful relationship. When asked what their favorite times were with their Nana, they responded, "collecting and studying rocks, watching movies in her bed, making up silly stories, and just talking with her (when they were supposed to be getting ready for bed)." There, she was also able to maintain her relationships with her many dear friends, some of whom were fortunate to have stayed close to her for 30, 40, or 50 years. A service will be held on April 21, 2022, at 2 pm, at St. Christopher Episcopal Church in Spartanburg, SC. In addition, a memorial service celebrating Susan's life will follow on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, at 2 pm, at Second Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Susan may be directed to Pancreatic Cancer Research at the Pancreatic Cancer Research Network (PanCAN) or to the Spartanburg Regional Hospital Hospice Home. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston