Susan Fine Naughton

Susan Jane Fine Naughton passed away on September 3, 2019 at age 72. She was born in New Orleans on November 23, 1946. Susan graduated from Tulane University with her BA and was a realtor in her professional adulthood. She was preceded in death by her beloved father Lionel Wolf Fine and mother Lucille Lemoine Fine.

Susan is survived by her sons Zachary Naughton of Ft Lauderdale, FL and Clay Naughton of Coral Gables, FL, stepmother Frances Jean Fine and step sisters of New Orleans, sister and cousin and niece and nephew and loving family members and her longtime friend and companion Richard Hershberger.

Susan was an extraordinary, vibrant, loving person who had a passion for people and pets. Her compassion was equaled by her intellect and sense of humor, and she loved interacting and engaging with friends and strangers alike.

Her smile and her beaming face were delightful magnets for those around her and those across the room, and her curiosity and quick wit quickly engaged those lucky enough to be near her.

Susan had a love of animals which surpassed just the taking of a stray dog or cat and putting forth the energy to return it to its home. She loved and had as pets Great Danes, pugs, cats, miniature goats, cows, chickens, pigs, flop-eared rabbits, ducks, geese and the occasional injured wild animal brought home by one son or another to nurse back to health and release.

Susan's many friends could add their stories fondly recalling the cakes and gifts she made and brought to birthday parties and holiday celebrations, and they could add the innumerable times Susan added joy and laughter to a gathering.

Susan's passing leaves a huge hole in the lives of those close to her, and she will be dearly, dearly missed.