Birth date: Mar 27, 1950 Death date: Mar 12, 2025
Susan (Sue) Marie Durrett Scully, age 74, of Gainesville, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Born on March 27, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, Sue was the beloved daughter of the late John and Lorraine Durrett. Read Obituary
My time shared with Sue and her dear husband here in Tampa has been a real blessing. Both of them have been so deep and caring to know, and they are now finished with all suffering, and have eternal peace.
Sue was a wondrous person! I met her in Birmingham in 1980 and was continuously amazed by her unflinching spirit of determination and adventure. We attended St. Andrew's Episcopal Church together and worked side by side at South Highlands Hospital. She and Ed were the most supportive of friends in the early days of women's ordination. They were there whenever I needed encouragement, companionship, celebration or understanding amidst disappointment. We played, laughed, cooked and discussed how to save the world. I helped them move to Boston for seminary, literally riding the entire distance with Sue. They were acolytes in my wedding in 1987 and I was there for Bon Bon's funeral. As we went in different directions, we kept in touch by phone before the days of cell phones, computers and Facebook. We met in Fremont, Albion, Charleston, Sedona, Tampa, and many times in Nashville and Huntsville. Throughout her illnesses, she kept on charging ahead - learning cake decoration, selling Pampered Chef and photographing weddings! If it caught her interest. she would give it a try! I thank God for her presence in my life, and in the circle of many other friends wherever she lived. She was a blessing and we each carry her in our hearts with gratitude.
with love, Rev. Mary Anne Shahan Akin, Nashville
Susan was true friend and a very kind person. From all the endeavors we tried together, Vendor shows, Volunteering at MOSI, building dinosaurs, Ren Fest for so many years, and networking she was always there for me and my family. You will be missed sweet lady. I know you are together with Ed and your brothers now.
Sue and FrEd were like a second set of parents to me. We spent many summers together.
Sue and I were counselors together at EYC together. We had so much fun in that week.
Her huge heart and sound advice will be missed so much. I take comfort in knowing her and Fred are back together and rejoicing in each other’s company.
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