OCEAN ISLE BEACH — It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan Louise Hume (78), who was called to her heavenly home on December 24, 2024. She now resides in everlasting peace with the Lord.
Susan was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and cherished friend to all. She was also a devoted member of the United Methodist Church and a lifelong pillar of her community. Her faith was a guiding light to all who knew her, and she will forever be remembered with love, gratitude, and reverence.
For nearly 35 years, Susan faithfully served Christ through the ministry of Medina United Methodist
Church (MUMC) and her community, dedicating herself wholeheartedly to every role she embraced. Whether as a volunteer or staff member, Susan consistently gave her full devotion and maximized the gifts God had bestowed upon her. She served as a valued member of the preschool staff, a dedicated Church Office Manager, and the Administrative Assistant to the District Superintendent of the Akron District Office and most notably, as the Minister of Visitation and Congregational Care for MUMC. Susan brought her calm and soothing spirit to those facing life’s most difficult challenges, offering immediate assurance and unwavering support.
Susan’s contributions extended beyond her professional roles. Her dedication to education and personal growth is evident in the leadership positions she held. She was certified as the Wooster District Lay Speaker of the Year in 2003, served as a Lay Leader, Usher, Annual Conference Staff Member, Stephen Minister Leader, and Stephen Minister. She also volunteered as a Sunday School Teacher, Circle CoLeader, Bible Study Leader, Disciple II Leader, and assisted pastors with all aspects of worship services.
Susan was a true social butterfly; she was always up for a fun time with her friends and family. She enjoyed hosting and attending parties and loved to decorate her house according to the season. Music was always playing in her house and in her car. She loved praise music and danced around to the Supremes, Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, and Cher.
Susan never missed an opportunity to travel. Through mission trips and travel with her family, she cruised through Europe and Alaska, visited Disney World several times, helped rebuild after floods in Missouri, and was part of a group that began the construction of a church in Costa Rica that is now complete and flourishing. Susan was appreciative of the little things in life. She enjoyed needlepoint and cross stitch and was proud to share her creations with her friends and family. Even in her final days she looked at one of her needlepoints hanging on the wall and with a big smile said, “I did that!”
Born on June 11, 1946, in Washington, D.C., Susan was the daughter of Sherman and Jane Miner. She is survived by her brother Ronald (Audrey) Miner; her children, Kelli (Kevin) Tittle, Kevin (Donna) Dougherty, Carrie (Kirk) Harris, and Stephen (Tori) Hume; her grandchildren, Andrew (Lauren) Angus, Jared, Spenser, Zain, and EmmJay Tittle; Erin and Abby Dougherty; Kylee (Steven) Brooks, Maggie, and Aynsley Harris; Cooper, Reese, and Cash Hume; and her great-grandchildren, Sage, Silas, and Marceline Tittle; Zoey and Josie Angus; and Grayson, Bailee, and Harper Brooks; and many nieces and nephews.
In a message for Susan, her family wishes to tell her that we love her to the moon and back, xoxo…
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Medina, Ohio at Medina United Methodist Church (calling hours 3pm, service 4pm, followed by a reception). Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating Susan’s extraordinary life.
Her family is appreciative of the dedicated care provided by the team of nurses and aides at The Landings Memory Care, Brunswick Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, and Gentiva Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Medina United Methodist Church and to Gentiva Hospice in the form of checks (497 Olde Waterford Way Suite 208 Belville, NC 2841) in her memory.
Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family here.
