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Murrells Inlet..... Susanne Kilgo Braswell got her angel wings on May 4, 2025. She was born in Greenville, NC to James “Captain Jack” Luther Kilgo and Susan “Susie” Cox Kilgo on March 15,1927. Susanne, (AKA Susie Q, mom, Bram, Aunt Greta and Mrs. Pogi) was a graduate of Duke University and very proud of her Duke and Methodist lineage. Her grandfather John Kilgo, was a Methodist Bishop as well as the former president of Trinity College, the predecessor of Duke University. Upon graduation from Duke she worked as a social worker primarily with women and children, which gave her much joy when she was able to help them. It was during this time that she would meet her beloved Charles, ”Charlie” Braswell. They stayed married for sixty-six years until his passing. Susanne would wind up following Charlie all around the world in his capacity as an international engineer and businessman, while raising their three children. Upon his retirement they settled in Murrells Inlet. Although they finally threw out the anchor there, they would pull it up in a second to go visit family, the dear friends they had met over the years, to go see their much adored grandchildren, or to watch Charlie’s beloved Gamecocks with their forever tailgating friends. Susanne also relished her membership at Belin United Methodist Church, and the Rollie Hanna Breakfast. She would often mention how good everyone was to her and how blessed she felt. Susanne was predeceased by her mother and father, her husband Charlie, her brother Jack Kilgo and sister Louise Hudson. Left to survive her are her daughter Susan Cordoni, son Chip Braswell (Diane), son John Braswell (Dee), grandchildren Chris Cordoni(Vic), John Cordoni, Leah Erwin (Robb), Lewis Braswell (Izah) and many nieces and nephews. Susanne also had 3 greatgrandchildren that would cause her to toss her walker aside and run across the room when a facetime was coming in. Harlow, Leo and Lander brought a joy to her that was so fun to watch. Susanne received so much pleasure from watching her backyard birds. Keeping an eye on her Bluebird box and if it had babies was her favorite bird watching habit. Ever a dog or cat lover, she would giggle with joy whenever she could hold or pet one. Susanne enjoyed her daily ritual of a martini at five o’clock and her second one when she would say, “I believe it is time for a dividend. She was able to still live alone, which was something she wanted because of her love of a home that gave her so many beautiful memories. This would not have been possible without her wonderful neighbors watching over her. She loved them with all her heart. Her family would like to thank her surgeon Dr. Greer, all the staff at Tidelands, and Encompass fourth floor rehab unit that would not let her quit. Special thanks to Crescent Hospice and Embrace Hospice House for their care and compassion. Penny at Embrace is an angel who walks the earth. “And when the day is done, and you got to your final rest, tired and weary, may HIS sweet breath be on your brow, and may you wake up amid the soft sweet songs of the other shore.” Bishop John Kilgo A service to celebrate Susanne’s life will be held Friday, May 9th a 1:00 PM in the sanctuary at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet. The family will receive friends at the Family Life Center across the street after the service. Memorials in Susanne's’s name can be made to Belin United Methodist Church. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, is assisting the family.

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Susanne Kilgo Braswell

March 15, 1927 - May 4, 2025