Susan Taylor Booth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully May 24, 2025 at the age of 81 in Clearwater, Florida. Born on July 29, 1943, in Baltimore, MD.
Sue loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. She was a caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. She was a kid at heart and quite the dancing queen. Sue loved swimming in the ocean with her grandkids, gardening, spending time with her grand dogs, and playing games with friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her father, Robert E Stern, her mother Naomi Taylor Stern, her brothers, Robert, David, Richard, John, and Bill. Her sister‘s Carol, Ann, Kathy and Jody.
She is survived by her husband William Booth Jr., sister Linda McConville and her husband Leo McConville, her children, Teresa Booth-Fakler and husband Edward Fakler, William Booth lll and Karen Booth, and her grandchildren, Justin Fakler, Jake Fakler, Lauren Fakler and husband Dahri Jahn, Haley Booth, and Charlotte Booth.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to https://lustgarten.org/donatenow
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no words!!! only disbelief and sadness for the here and now!!
so many memories when I was a kid! as teen and later. drifted away,
Pray and hang tough please, Aunt Sue was the best and deserved it!!!!
Hugs to all family! I know the pain!!! you’ll know i do!!! Hope they’re all meeting in heaven in a huge reunion!!!
Love and hugs to all!!!
kathy Kline
CeeKat’s Dachshunds
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Sue always made you feel welcome into her home! Living out of town Sue made sure her home was available for our family over the holiday season as family was an important part of her life!
When we moved to NJ Sue made sure we were welcome for Thanksgiving! And that brings to mind when Sue, unintentionally, tried to implement a new tradition for Thanksgiving dinner that evening. A special chocolate gravy thanks to a little help from her daughter Terrie!
I will truly miss spending time with Sue but I know I will have all those great memories to treasure!
The beautiful Afterglow poem certainly captures the essence of this beautiful lady Susan Taylor Booth. It was clearly written for her! I feel so fortunate to have had many fun times as well as learning experiences with my Aunt including visiting the Booth clan in Japan, the beach and 212 Bloomsbury Avenue. She showed me how to be a tough negotiator especially when selecting the perfect pearls, dishes and of course beautiful Japanese vases. I feel very fortunate to have been in her company everytime no matter what life was dishing out. Incredible lady hands down…..how lucky are we to have known her?! By now, no doubt she and all the others are having a grand party which I hope somewhat lifts spirits! To Uncle Bill, Ters, Billy & Karen…..sending you many, many rounds of hugs and lots of love. Sad that I cannot personally deliver to you all but hope you “catch” the wave of same as sending RIGHT NOW!
Your Niece/Cousin Kim
As far as mothers-in-law go, Sue was the best. From the very beginning when Terrie and I first started dating, she was always kind, welcoming, and gracious. I remember all the big family holiday celebrations and was at first almost overwhelmed by the size of the gatherings and the huge spreads of food. I remember all the years of going to Corolla and her tootsie pops and ziti and all the other unique things she did and liked which made the trips all the more special. Amazingly great times. I will especially remember how lucky we were when the kids were young. She was so involved and there for us and the kids. Sue was one of a kind and will be missed.
One of the outcomes from uniting together at funerals and memorials are a broader knowledge of our loved ones. As we broach this virtual memorial, I reflected beyond all the family fun growing up and a couple memories emerged that perhaps gave me insight into a different essence of Aunt Sue.
Although I forget the larger context of our conversation, at the funeral for “Big Red”, Aunt Brenda’s father, Aunt Sue shared “Nobody ever said it’s going to be easy.” They were words shared at just the right time to penetrate a greater wisdom in a deeper way. Another time I remember traveling with Aunt Sue and Karen, and I observed in the airport how Karen was paying for her own food (we were all adults). That moment helped me realized how spoiled I had been growing up since my mother would often cover my food when we were together. However, I remember reading once the role of a parent is to raise an independent adult. I respected that Aunt Sue was practicing true love and the observation enriched me.
Everyone has a different path in life, and we all have different lessons to learn, however, I share these memories because although Aunt Sue was always extra pretty and made guests feel extra comfortable, I believe it reflects how she used the hardship she may have experienced growing up to become a better person. Seeing the photo that Aunt Linda shared of the Christmas card with Aunt Sue at age 6, the signature was “Bob and Naomi.” I can’t imagine what it’s like growing up as one of 11 children without a father. Aunt Sue seems to have used her life lessons to create true beauty inside and out. She practiced love for others with a heart of humor, not hardship. How nice to remember her shining smile and love.
Sending much love and peace to Uncle Bill and all the generations,
Suze (Susan Stern–daughter of her brother Dave, wife Jane; sister Cindy)
Sue, you have left many happy memories for all the family, you were a lovely lady who was always loved by all who met you, may you be in paradise with our Heavenly Father,🙏🏻❤️🌹
Bea
So here I am, an orphaned only child. I sure do miss my family. Sometimes, I do not believe it is possible that my big, beautiful family is no longer with us, but then I remember all the wonderful memories that I have of all the years we had together.
There were times that I thought I should have been a comedian because my siblings thought I was so funny. The reality was we could laugh at most anything, especially Sue and I. A good sense of humor could get us through the toughest of times. Sue and I shared so many laughs. We invented LOL before it was popular. Oh sure, some people called it cackling but for us, it was pure fun and laughter. Whether we were talking on the phone (for hours) or together, we always had our moments of laughter. I think everyone needs to be a little silly and someone to share those times with.
I could count on Sue to be a phone call away. We could talk about things and share the good and the bad stuff. She was a positive source for advice and encouragement. Sue was a wonderful big sister and loving friend. Yes, I miss her already. 💕
Sending thoughts and prayers to Uncle Bill and all my cousins hoping for peace in this tough time of loss. Will miss you Aunt Sue and wish we would have seen more of you the last few years. Miss and love you all.