Susan Lee Bodman

Susan Lee Bodman, 82, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away March 10, 2022 with her family by her side. Susan was born December 12, 1939 to Lynda and Russell Cahoon in Bethesda, MD. Susan, a prominent artist in the community, has sold her paintings privately throughout the United States for a number of years. Her formal training includes study, with full scholarship, at Herron School of Art and Design, a school of Indiana University. Susan also had the privilege to take lessons with such renowned artist as Floyd Hopper of Indianapolis and Ann Abgott of Longboat Key, Florida. Susan is a member of the International Society of Marine Painters and the Indianapolis and Longboat Key Art Centers. Susan has also worked with individual patrons on commissioned portraits, beloved animals, and various waterscape scenes, and has won numerous awards. Susan’s art reflects as she says her “love of color and light”. Often her painting’s subject matter comes from her personal travel, highlights include: African Safari, Western Europe, Mallorca, Spain, the former Soviet Union, and the British Isles as well as travel throughout the states. Susan was known for her sense of style and ability to make everything around her beautiful. Most recently she enjoyed spending time with a select group of friends attending the symphony and enjoying fine dining. Susan was immensely proud of her family, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. Susan is survived by her children: Lynda (James) Neese, Kristina (Scott) Brannan, Michael (Nicole) Leslie. Her grandchildren: Justin (Courtney) Weintraut, Ryan Harrison, Izabel Leslie, Sam Leslie and her 4 great grandchildren: Kya and Ryder Harrison, Henry and Gavin Weintraut. Susan leaves a legacy of living life to the fullest and she will be greatly missed. Viewing and visitation ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10am at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church-100 W. 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260 in the community room. Service will follow at 11am in the chapel. Flowers can be received at the church. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Memory of Susan to: Herron School of Arts & Design, 735 W. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 Attn: Kim Hodges, Payable to Herron-IUF Memo: Susan Bodman Memorial. Leppert Mortuary – Nora Chapel assisting with arrangements. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.leppertmortuary.com.