Susan Kay Lindhoff

Susan Kay Lindhoff (née Humes), 78, of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away suddenly on September 1, 2026. She is survived by her son, Edward, also of Lilburn, Georgia; her sister, Barbara, of Orland Park, Illinois; her brother, John, of Tucson, Arizona; her nephew, Scott, of London, UK; her niece, Angela, of New Lenox, Illinois; as well as numerous great-nieces and -nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew F. Lindhoff, Jr., of Lilburn, GA (1943-2024).

Susan was born on November 26, 1947, in La Porte, Indiana, to her loving parents, John A. Humes (1922 – 1987) and Joan K. Humes (1928 – 1988). The family later moved to Sauk Village, Illinois, and she graduated from Bloom High School in 1966, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She met Andrew Lindhoff in 1969 when they worked together, and they married in 1970. They later moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and then to Greenville, Mississippi, where their son Edward was born in 1983. They moved to Lilburn, Georgia in 1989 and remained there for the rest of their lives.

Susan held many jobs throughout her lifetime, but for her, one identity surpassed all others: mother. She was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister, wife, and homemaker. She loved her family, her pets, her wreaths, and her books, and spending time waterskiing. She was loved by all who had the privilege to know her and spend time with her. She was loyal, dependable, strong, funny, intelligent, caring, and compassionate. She cared for her own mother has her health began to decline. She loved her son unconditionally and gave everything she had to ensure that he had a wonderful childhood. She was thankfully unyielding when it came to his education (she had wanted to be a teacher), and she guided and supported him in everything he did. He knows that almost everything he is today, is because of her.

As Susan’s health declined in her final years, her son had the honor and privilege of returning some of the love, support, and devotion that she had given him throughout his life. He never gave up on her, never lost faith in her, and tried always to center her care around what was best for his mother. He can only hope, by the judgement of God, that he gave some measure of what she had given him, and that she knew until the end how completely she was loved. Her love lived on in the love and care he was able to return to her.

Those who knew and loved Susan will miss her beyond measure, but the love she gave throughout her life remains in those fortunate enough to have received it. Her son will carry that love with him always, grateful beyond words that of all the people in the world who could have been his mother, it was her.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Susan’s name. Time and date of Susan’s graveside service is TBD.