Suzanne Melo Leigh, 61, of Woodstock, GA, passed away, February 2nd, surrounded by loved ones. She was born to parents Ed Melo and Sue Wendland, on June 17th in Athens, Ohio. Suzanne graduated from Plant High School and received a B.A. in Communications from Auburn University in 1983 as well as her Masters of Science in Administration from Georgia College in 1988. She had a variety of jobs throughout her career, from planning the Cherry Blossom Festivals in Macon, GA, to teaching second grade to being the Director of Communications at Fellowship Bible Church. No matter what her job was, she found a way to love people. Suzanne is survived by her three children: Timothy Mitchel Leigh (Ashley and daughter Bradley),  Jennifer Van Breene (Daniel), and Rebecca Leigh. Suzanne was a devout Christain and a dear friend to many.  She was immensely proud of her family, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.

A service will be held on Saturday, February 4th  at Lakeside Funeral Home in Woodstock, GA. The service will begin at 4:00pm and visitation will begin at 3:00pm.

The family requests donations in support of breast cancer research, in lieu of sending flowers. To donate please visit www.lobularbreastcancer.org .