Susan Emily Youngblood Gilbert 8/14/1951-3/7/2023
Susan was born in Buford General Hospital and preceded by Mary Frances (Merritt) and Samuel Perry Youngblood, Susan is survived by her husband of 51 years Richard. She is also survived by sons, Tony (Sandra), Sean (Sheri), grandchildren: Mackenzie Clack (Dustin), Meredith, Mitchel, Hannah, Emily, Grayson Gilbert. Great grandchildren; Paxton and Kyenzie Clack. Brothers Sammy (Julie), and Kevin (Amy) Youngblood, and sister Jennifer(Bryan) Callaway, nieces and nephews.
Susan spent a lot of her youth participating in 4H club and made many lifelong friends through it. She graduated from North Gwinnett High School (‘69) and Gwinnett Hospital school of Nursing. She was the nurse of the first OB-Gyn practice in Gwinnett County. Susan & her family moved from Georgia to Moody, (Birmingham), Al in 1974 and to Charlotte, NC in 1981, and back to Georgia in 1987. Susan continued her nursing career as she moved. In Charlotte, she became the office manager of a 5 doctor practice. Susan “volunteered” to take that practice from print to computer, which started her expertise in computers. When she & her family moved back to Gwinnett County in 1987, Susan put her two “careers” together and started developing and selling computer billing programs to medical practices.
Susan was loved by so many people. Susan was always the “Mother Bear” for her family. She was the person that held the family together thru thick and thin, and nobody better mess with one of her “cubs”. Susan was the most caring person you could imagine. She has so many friends because of how she always tried to take care of others. After her retirement, Susan was the primary care giver of her parents until their passing. For many years Susan would have a “Camp Narnie” (her grandmother name) teaching her granddaughters to sew and do crafts. It was looked forward to and enjoyed by Susan as much as her granddaughters.
Susan's main hobby was helping others, but she had many interests. She became an expert at genealogy. She traced her family back to their European origin. She was proud to be recognized by the Gwinnett Historical Society as a “First Gwinnett Family” meaning she had family in Gwinnett prior to 1835. She then became President of the Gwinnett Historical Society. Susan was also a member of the DAR. She went to many classes and taught some on embroidery. She made many beautiful gifts for family and friends.
Susan was a true Child of God. Susan was a member of First Redeemer Church where she sang in the choir, and previously at Johns Creek Baptist Church and Choir, as well as Norcross First Baptist. She had a great Spirit and no fear of death. She was looking forward to going home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, and past loved ones. Her only concern was leaving her loved ones behind and causing them sadness. She always wanted to live her life to bring glory to the Lord, especially after her cancer diagnosis.
Susan would like to thank her friends and Church family for the many meals, and most importantly prayers during her illness.
Reverends Danny Henderson and Calvin Haney will preside over Susan's service.
The family is extremely grateful for the caregivers, Anita Garland and Brenda Ramirez.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan's favorite charity, Eagle Ranch, 5500 Union Church Rd. Flowery Branch, GA 30542
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
