Suzanne Derieux Huff passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 in Mechanicsville.
Suzanne was the daughter of the late James Mundie Derieux and Jeanette Ryland Derieux of Remlik, where she and her sister, Mae, grew up. Suzanne graduated from Saluda High School and attended Converse College.
Suzanne was a longtime resident of Ashland, where she was a charter member of the Ashland Junior Women’s Club, Henry Clay Women’s Club and the Ashland Garden Club. An avid gardener, Suzanne was a Virginia Extension Master Gardener. Suzanne was an active member of the Ashland Presbyterian Church for many years. Suzanne retired from American Tobacco Company after 40 years of service.
Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents; her nephew, Nelson Taylor Jr.; and her sister, Mae Taylor.
She is survived by daughters, Stephanie Brown (Kim), Jerre Rausa (Joe); grandchildren, Suzanne Andrito (Neil), Mark Rausa (Marci) and Elisabeth Brown; and great-grandchildren, Joe and Grace Andrito, Gerald Rausa.
A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. March 5 at Ashland Presbyterian Church. The family will greet friends in Lancaster Hall one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Ashland Presbyterian Church, 401 Virginia St., Ashland, VA 23005.
