Born in Baltimore, MD on October 16, 1946, Susan was the daughter of the late Col. Thomas Boyd Spiller and Elizabeth Ward Spiller. She graduated from St. Mary’s Junior College and UNC.
Susan’s greatest pleasure was spending her summers at Topsail Beach and her winters in Key West. Susan had no greater joy than sharing her love of these places with family and friends. She never met a stranger and would invite all she knew to visit. Susan shared so much in common with Topsail and Key West-sunny days, sparkling seas, and fun-loving adventures will always bring special memories of her to all those who loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Holmes Burnette, her three children, Chad Burnette and wife Nikolka, Jud Burnette, and Liz Gibbons and husband Jim, all of Raleigh. In addition, she is survived by five grandchildren, Julia and Jonah Burnette, and Weezie, Libby, and Ward Gibbons.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel in Topsail Beach, NC. The family requests you wear bright colors to honor Susan’s joyful spirit.
Memorials may be sent to Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel, PO Box 3071, Topsail Beach, NC 28445.
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