Susan S. Dooley

Susan “Sue” McClanahan Satterfield Dooley passed away peacefully Sunday, July 7, 2024 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, South Carolina. She was born May 10, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Mildred Goldman Satterfield and James Satterfield.

Sue earned a Bachelor’s degree from Texas Lutheran College and a Masters in Social Work from West Virginia University. Throughout her career, she served others in school and hospital settings in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, and was dearly loved by clients and colleagues alike.

As a lifelong Lutheran, Sue truly lived a life of faith, leading by example so that others may be drawn to a life in Christ. She held many leadership positions in the various churches she attended over the years, always leading with grace, and compassion. All who were blessed to know her experienced the essence of how she lived - with kindness, hospitality, generosity and love. Sue will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Sally Bobst; brother-in-law Bruce Dooley; and niece Mickey Bellefleur. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Tom Dooley, Kelly Christensen, Barbara Dooley, Betsy Lewis, William Dooley (June), Phyllis Dooley and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, National Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23