Susan Dean Dunlap

Mrs. Susan Dean Dunlap, 56, of Big Canoe, GA passed away after a quiet and courageous battle with cancer on December 26, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family in her home. Susan was born on September 20, 1962 in Milford, DE to the late Berthae and Thomas Gordon Dean. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Clemson University. Susan enjoyed playing tennis, Clemson football games, volunteering with the Big Canoe Animal Rescue and founded the Night Readers Book Club. She was a loving wife, mother and a doting grandma. After raising her daughters, Susan became the co-owner of a successful business with her husband. She will be fondly remembered as a wonderful friend and for her tough and resilient spirit. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Susan leaves behind her husband of 34 (almost 35) loving years, Greg Dunlap; daughters, Pamela Allen (Jordan) and Beverly Dunlap; granddaughters, Madeline and Olivia Allen; brother, William Dean (Betty); brother-in-law, Jeffery Dunlap (Beth); and nieces and nephews, Scott Dunlap (Gabby), Kelly McLees (Tim), Patrick Dunlap, Laura Fitzpatrick (Tim), and Tricia Dell (Rudy). A celebration of Susan’s life will be at the Big Canoe Chapel, 226 Wolfscratch Cir, Jasper, GA 30143 on Saturday, January 12th at 11:00am (Please note that the Chapel is located inside the Big Canoe Community; allow for enough time to check in at the gate). The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Big Canoe Animal Rescue, 10676 Big Canoe, Big Canoe GA 30143 [email protected].