Susan Mary Williams

On June 5, 2022, Susan M Williams, C.P.A., Arlington, Virginia, passed away peacefully after battling pancreatic cancer. She was born in Boise, Idaho (1941); Susan married Mike Williams (1960). Susan and Mike were overjoyed to share their lives with two daughters, Tami and Angie. Susan instilled her love of education, independence, and a solid work ethic in both girls. Susan later married Ross Johnson in 1993. Susan's administrative assistant job (as a civil servant) in Mountain Home Air Force Base was the stepping stone to her eventual accomplishment of becoming the second female auditor (nationwide) working for the federal government at the time. She ultimately retired from the federal government as a systems analyst for the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. She began her second career with IBM as a government subcontractor, compiling all of the military branch's financial records. Susan completed her Bachelor's Degree by attending night school while working full-time to achieve her ultimate career goals. She later completed her Master's Degree and her Certified Public Accountants Licensure. Her promotions, degrees, and career path moved the family from Idaho to Hawaii, Colorado, and, ultimately, Virginia, her final home. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ross Johnson, who opened up her world to the love of music, barbershop, and choral groups. She became a vital member of the Sweet Adelines, devoting time, talent, and accounting expertise until her diagnosis. Susan and Ross enjoyed many cruises on the high seas, sharing songs, camaraderie, and laughter with others. They have traveled on more than fifty cruises in their time together. Susan is survived by her husband, Ross Johnson; daughters, Tami (Bill) McBride, Angie (Dave) Akeley, and stepdaughter, Julie Johnson; grandchildren, Mitchell (Maddie) Branham and Maggie and Wil McBride, and step grandchildren, Jessica and Chris Branham; brothers, Richard (Pat) and Rollin (Debbie) Cate; numerous nieces, nephews, and step great-grandchildren. To commemorate her life, a memorial ceremony is planned for a later date. In place of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following worthy causes: Food and Friends of Washington D.C. (foodandfriends.org) or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org).