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Susan Vinson Obituary

Susan Whittier Vinson York, SC - Susan Whittier Vinson, 66, of York, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in the Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Hwy, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church beginning at 12:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel. Susan was born August 2, 1955 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late Theodore R. Whittier and Mary Wright Whittier. Susan always called Charleston home. She was not only known as a wonderful mother, but also a friend and teacher. She received her Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Education from Winthrop University and a second Master's in Education from Converse College. She taught students for over 30 years and finished her career at Orange Grove Charter School. To know Susan was to love her, and she will be remembered for her joyous laugh, giving heart, love for music and most importantly love of the Lord. Susan was an active member at Ashley River Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday School and VBS teacher, sang in the choir, and served as the BYW and WMU director. She is survived by her son, Andrew Whittier Vinson; daughter, Ashley Vinson Lang and her husband, Robert Stanley Lang, Jr.; sister, Nancy Whittier; grandchildren, Mary-Elex Lang and Robert Chapman Lang; one niece; and two nephews. Memorial donations may be made in Susan's memory to Hospice & Community Care in Rock Hill, SC; PO Box 993 Rock Hill, SC 29731 or to the Church of God Home for Children in Mauldin, SC; PO Box 430, Mauldin SC 29662. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2022.

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Converse University

March 31, 2022

Mere words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. May your heart forever hold loving memories. On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of Converse University, we wish you peace, comfort and courage. Please accept our condolences and heartfelt sympathies.

Jean Lewandowski

March 29, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. I enjoyed knowing her while working at Orange Grove as a wonderful parent & teacher. She had a beautiful smile & twinkle in her eyes & was always ready to talk & laugh with me. Andrew & Ashley were very sweet as well & I know took very good care of Susan. God Bless you all.

Floyd Funderburg

March 29, 2022

I was blessed to work with Susan for a number of years at St Andrews Elementary. Susan was a warm and wonderful teacher for the children. She was a gracious, positive, supportive colleague for all her fellow teachers, her principal and the "Pebbles'' community of parents and students. I am honored to have had the pleasure of having had Susan as a long time faculty member at St. Andrews, but even more importantly as a true and good friend.

Brenda Stiteler (Brenda Means)

March 29, 2022

Nancy, I wish I could be there in person today to give you a hug but mom has an appointment at 1:00. It is just so sad to have your sister leave so early.

Mitch and Beth Mackinem

March 28, 2022

Andrew,
May God grant you and your family peace and comfort as you miss your mother. Our prayers are with your family.
Mitch and Beth Mackinem

Elisa Ruopoli

March 28, 2022

I always looked up to Susan. She had such a calm and even demeanor when working with students and was a great listener. This world will miss her, but her spirit lives on in all the lives she touched.

Wishing your hearts peace!
Elisa Ruopoli (Leaird-Mason)

Linda L Price

March 27, 2022

I have known Susan for many years, went yo High school & church with her & she was sleays very soft spoken, had an infectious smile and a great friend. I´m sure Ashley & Andrew & family will miss her dearly, but she is now rejoicing in heaven with her parents and is no longer just existing. May God Bless her children & grand children and comfort them during this time. Rest in Peace, Susan.

Dawn Ellison Smith

March 27, 2022

So sorry to read of your loss! Susan was a great cheer giver in our Class of '78 at the then Winthrop College! I am sure she will be profoundly missed! Prayers for the family.

Frances Condon

March 27, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Susan´s passing. She was such a wonderful person, beautiful inside and out.
My sympathy, love, thoughts and prayers for her family.

Frances Condon

Vikki (Sissy) Welch (Fox)

March 26, 2022

Susan was always upbeat and hilarious. I will not be able to attend the services but I am praying for all of the family. As my husband says, Tears for your loss, Smiles for the memories and Hallelujahs for the Promise Fulfilled.

She was so like her mother, Aunt Mary, and I enjoyed the few times that I got to spend with her. My last visit to Charleston, we were able to connect and had such a wonderful visit.

This is Faye/Graham Fox's daughter, Sissy, from Tennessee.

Debra Hanna

March 26, 2022

Susan had a smile and laugh like no other! I enjoyed watching her in action with her students as they knew she truly cared for them. It was my privilege to work with Susan over the years as a fellow educator. Outside of the classroom, she beamed with pride as she spoke of her children and family. What a strong role model she was! My thoughts and prayers have been her family since I heard yesterday that she passed away. I will continue to hold them in my heart and pray that their many wonderful memories will bring them comfort in the days ahead.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Debbie Hanna

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