Susan Bebon Schmidt, 75, of Cary, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Transitions Lifecare Hospice in Raleigh. She was born in New York City, NY on February 5, 1941 to the late Emma Brunner and Joseph Bebon. Susan was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Cosgrave and brother, Peter Bebon.
Susan graduated from the University of Florida in 1964. She went on to receive her Master of Education and her Doctorate of Education from North Carolina State University in 1991. Susan was an educator and guidance counselor with the North Carolina school system for over 30 years. She was director of character education for Wake County.
Susan enjoyed traveling with her husband, Fred, working out at the gym and working in her yard. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Susan is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Frederick Karl Schmidt; children, Diane Schmidt Lyons (Tony) of Morrisville, NC and Derek Jeffrey Schmidt of Cary, NC; two grandsons, Ethan Tyler Lyons and Cameron Frederick Lyons; sister, Nancy Bebon; brothers, Edward Bebon (Rose) and David Bebon (Sheryl).
The family will celebrate her life with a visitation at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. There will be a Funeral Mass at Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Apex on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 11 am.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kerry Whitt of Wake Endoscopy Center for excellent care provided during Susan's illness.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Transitions Lifecare Hospice, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Condolences may be sent to www.BrownWynneCary.com
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