Susan Mae Hirschman of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on May 23, 2025 at the age of 71. Sue was born on November 23, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sue grew up in Miami, Florida, where she resided for most of her life.
Sue graduated from Duke University in 1974, majoring in Psychology & Music, playing in the Duke Symphony Orchestra. Later, Sue received a Masters Degree in Social Work from Barry University in Miami, Florida.
Sue’s career centered around social work, helping women in South Florida with various struggles. In her earlier years, Sue enjoyed working as flute teacher, mostly with high school students, and later, with young adults.
Aside from Sue’s love of music and her joy of playing and teaching flute, Sue was widely known for her kind and generous soul, always providing love and support to friends and strangers alike.
Sue was actively involved in her church, Coral Gables United Church of Christ.
Sue was preceded in death by her father Jim, and by her sister Katherine, to whom she was dearly devoted.
Sue is survived by her mother, Ruth Lafferty Biel, and her brother, Bill Hirschman. Sue’s extended family includes sister-in-law Holly Hirschman, nephews Wesley Hirschman and Charlie Hirschman, and cousins Kim Etzel, Chip Lafferty and Amy Hsieh, as well as their families.
The family would like to thank the incredible staff at Woodcrest at Blakeford in Nashville for the care and compassion they provided for Sue. Additionally, Sue’s family is deeply appreciative of her loving care provided by Alive Hospice in her final days.
A memorial service for Sue will be held on June 19th at Blakeford in Green Hills, TN at 3:30 PM. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/nashville-tn
Those wishing to make a gift in Sue’s honor are encouraged to consider Alive Hospice, Nashville, Tennessee.
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