Susan’s lifelong passion for education included earning her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and her master’s degree from Columbus State University. She shared her passion with countless students and fellow teachers at Faith Middle School in Fort Benning, Georgia where she retired after 38 years. She was an extraordinary educator. Susan was never one to be idle and began her career as a driver after retiring from teaching, forming many more close friendships.
Susan enjoyed a wide variety of interests including traveling by land and sea, listening and dancing to music -especially jazz- and sports of every kind. She demonstrated a proficiency in archery, bowling, tennis, running (including the Boston Marathon) and more. She was a lifelong Auburn Tigers fan cheering enthusiastically at every opportunity.
Susan lived life to the fullest. The Fruit of the Spirit being Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control accurately describes the way she lived life among friends and family.
Survivors include her brother, William G. Watson, Sr.; her nephews, William Carl Yost and William G. (Heather) Watson, Jr.; her niece, Linn Yost (David) Ayers; and great-nephew, Andrew W. Ayers, Bryan K. Ayers (Alena). She was preceded in death by her husband; LTC (Ret) John W. Emerson; and her sister, Nancy W. Yost.
A Graveside Service will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856 on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 1:30PM (EST).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Emerson family.
