ORMAND BEACH, FL ~ Mrs. Susan Starnes Smith, age 63, passed away on August 31, 2026. She was born on November 29,1962, in Fort Jackson, SC, a daughter of the late James Richard Starnes and the late Margarete Bohley Starnes and was the loving and devoted wife of Richard Smith.

Susan was a loving mother, grandmother, and cherished friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She treasured every moment spent with her children and grandchildren and especially enjoyed making memories through quality time together. Her love for her family was at the heart of everything she did.

Susan had a creative spirit and found great joy in scrapbooking and creating beautiful things. She loved turning special moments and memories into something meaningful that could be treasured for years to come.

Susan was also deeply passionate about her career selling homes. She took great pride in helping people find not just a house, but a place they could call home. Her genuine desire to help others, combined with her caring heart and dedication, touched the lives of many people throughout her career.

One of Susan’s special joys was her love of sea turtles. She especially cherished watching sea turtles hatch and make their way toward the ocean on the beach. Those moments reflected her appreciation for the beauty of life and the simple wonders of nature.

Susan will be remembered for her loving heart, creative spirit, generosity, and the countless ways she made a difference in the lives of others. Her family will forever treasure the memories they shared with her, and her love will continue to live on through her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and all those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Though she is deeply missed, Susan’s legacy of love, kindness, family, and beautiful memories will remain forever in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

She is survived by her husband Richard Smith; her son Scott Michaw (Kira), her daughter Stacey DeLozier; her step daughters, Jessica Smith, Kristin Gist (Christopher), and Brandy Clay; her grandchildren, Branson DeLozier, Balin Michaw, Violetta Michaw, Isaiah Smith, Abigail Smith, Kaden Smith, Delaney Smith, Rosie Clay, and Frankie Clay; great grandson, Maverick Smith; her sisters, Lynn Rowell (David), and Frances Marze (Danny).

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother James “Jimmy’ Starnes, and a sister Janice Marie Starnes.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Susan will be at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenlawn cemetery in Great Falls, SC. The family request that guest wear colorful attire to the service in honor of Susan.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm Monday September 7th 2026 at the home of Frances and Danny Marze, and also from 11:00am-12:00pm, one hour prior to the service, Tuesday September 8th at Burgess Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol, PO Box 50723, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240-0723.

An online guest register is available for condolences on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com.

Burgess Funeral Home & Crematory of Lancaster is honored to care for the family of Mrs. Susan Smith.