Suzanne Eakin Bruce of Diamondhead, Mississippi passed away in her home, Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the age of 64.
She is predeceased by her mother, Jean Eakin, of Diamondhead, MS. Suzanne is lovingly remembered and survived by her father, Charles Eakin of Diamondhead, her brother, Bill (Jenneane) Eakin of Duncanville, TX, her daughters, Andrea (David) Moreau of Pass Christian, and Ashley (Joseph) McFadden of Diamondhead, her adored grandchildren, Madison Kolidas, Andrew Moreau, and Evelyn McFadden, her Uncle Morrie Eakin of Gautier, and nephew Bill Eakin II.
Suzanne was born in New Orleans in 1949, graduated from Alcee Fortier High School in 1967, and attended Stephens College in Missouri. She had a long career in Medical Records Coding, most of which she spent at the former Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans and later Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport. She moved to Diamondhead, MS in 2000.
Suzanne enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, and she was a great animal lover. Suzanne's grandchildren were her greatest joys in life. She asked this of us, ""See me in the things I love: The song of a bird in the green trees, the brilliant beauty of a single rose, and my little dogs as they run and play. These are now the 'me' to remember.""
A private family ceremony will be held at Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hancock County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2273, Bay St. Louis, MS 39521 and to the Diamondhead SPCA, 7630 Fairway Drive, Diamondhead, MS, 39525.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian, MS, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.