14/10/2025
It was my honour to lead the celebration of Susanne’s life. She was truly one of a kind , loud, funny, wild, inappropriate and absolutely full of love and life. She lived an adventurous childhood from South Shields to South Africa before settling back in the North East, where her larger-than-life personality could really shine. A brilliant hairdresser, in her salon ‘Stages’ in the Galleries.
She was a devoted wife to Karl, a proud mam to Kris, Ross, and Anthony, and an adoring nana to Oliver, Theo, Joshua, and Charlotte, her whole world revolved around her family. Susanne lived for laughter, food, music, and good company. Whether that was on holiday, at bingo, on karaoke singing her party piece “wild thing” or dancing in the conservatory with Karl.
Even through her illness, she faced everything with courage, humour, and warmth, lighting up every room she entered.
To sum her up simply: Susanne was joy, laughter, and love all rolled into one unforgettable woman, the kind of person who made life brighter for everyone lucky enough to know her.
