Carolyn King Susano, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Nov. 1.
Mrs. Susano was born in 1937 in Williamsburg, Ky., to Thomas and Edna (Siler) King, both of whom preceded her in death.
Her family moved to Knoxville in 1946, where she attended East High School and graduated in 1955. She taught dance and did modeling before going to work at the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Mrs. Susano married Charles D. Susano Jr. in 1964, and after starting a family, she turned her love of antiques into a business, first with her brother, David King, then with her friend, Ginny Rogers, and finally with her friend, Brenda Griffith.
She also contributed time and care to her community through charitable endeavors, including service with the Ladies of Charity, Volunteer Ministry Center, and the InterFaith Health Center. In her free time, she loved reading, gardening, and bird-watching.
Mrs. Susano also was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Charles “Charlie” Susano, who passed away in May 2022. They were married for 57 years. She is survived by her sons, Stephen (Ana) and Charles (Robin); a daughter, Maria; and Preston Warren (Lynn), who she loved like a son.
She also is survived by her brother, David King (Jennifer), and six adored grandchildren, Sophie, Jacob, Madison, Sydney, Hanna, and Hudson.
A funeral Mass for Mrs. Susano was celebrated on Nov. 21 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Donations in her memory can be made to The Judge Charles D. Susano Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment at the University of Tennessee College of Law, Attn.: Ellen Cole, Director of Advancement at UT College of Law, 1505 Cumberland Ave., Suite 248, Knoxville, TN 37996.