Suzanne Stewart Weissinger

Suzy was born in Atlanta, Georgia in August 1940 to the late Louise Haynes Stewart and George Stewart. In her youth, she made friends that lasted throughout her lifetime. She attended North Fulton High School in Atlanta before matriculating to the University of Georgia, thus being the third generation of her family to graduate from there. While there she served as the president of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority

With her degree in journalism, she was employed by the Georgia State Senate and later by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. A move to Washington, D.C. brought significant changes, including being recruited by the U.S. Commerce Department to serve in the Tourism Service, and meeting and marrying the love of her life, Tom, in February 1968.

Following their wedding, Suzy began her life as a Navy wife. The family lived in Hanover, MA, Newport, RI, Pensacola, FL, London, England, and Keflavik, Iceland before settling in Annapolis MD. With her deep love for travel, Suzy traveled to five continents with Tom and instilled that passion in her children.

By the time they moved to Annapolis, the Weissinger family included two children. In addition to being "Aunt Suzy" to a large Weissinger family, she and Tom continued to share their love with others by sponsoring midshipmen from the US Naval Academy. Suzy became affectionately known as “Mom Y” to all of the mids and their friends. In yet another extension to the family, she also became Mom Y to a Spanish exchange student, David Antelo. Those connections remained until her death.

While juggling motherhood and a career, she stayed quite busy. Among her many endeavors were serving as the editor of Navy Wives Club newspaper, handling marketing and advertising for Parole Plaza, developing and teaching in the Travel Program at Fleet Business School, and writing two successful Tourism textbooks. Suzy also managed to earn her Master’s Degree in Tourism from George Washington University while working full time. Her other interests included volunteering at the Paca House and the Charles Carroll House, both in Annapolis, as well as being an avid reader and bridge player.

Suzy's faith was strong, growing up Baptist and then joining the Episcopal Church with Tom. Once in Annapolis, she became a longtime member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Daniel "Dan" Stewart. Besides her husband, Suzy leaves her two devoted children, Tom (Karen) and Georgianna, and her grandchildren Allison and Andrew.

Visitation will be held at John M. Taylor Funeral Home at 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD on Tuesday December 10, 2024 beginning at 9:00am followed by the funeral service at 10:00, also at Taylors.

Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Suzy's memory may be made to St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 199 Duke of Gloucester St. Annapolis, MD 21401.