Susan Mitchell

Susan Mitchell obituary, Oxon Hill, MD

Susan Mitchell

Susan Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Edgewater on Mar. 29, 2025.

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Susan "Suzy" "Sushi" Mitchell, 65, a 28 year resident of Edgewater, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 28, 2025 after an eight year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born in Washington, DC on September 10, 1959 to the late Henry and Margaret Nicowski, she graduated from La Reine High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Maryland and a Master's from the School of Hard Knocks.
Suzy worked for many years as a lobbyist, first at Bristol Myers Squibb and then later for the Maryland Association of Realtors. She loved dancing, listening to great live music, trips to Key West, Carribean Cruises, and traveling with her family in general, she always loved a beach destination where she could feel the sand on her toes and the sun on her skin, if there was ever a dog in the room, especially a golden retriever she would be giving it ALL of the cuddles. All in all, she enjoyed living life to its very fullest.
She is survived by the love of her life and longtime partner, Stan Fletcher; her daughter/best friend, Ashley Mitchell of Edgewater; her brother, David Nicowski of Edgewater, her grandson whom she adored, Tristan Krauss, and her golden boy Gump.
A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, April 13, from 10 to 11:30 AM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Celebration of Life will be held that same day from 12-4 PM at Stan and Joe's Riverside, 4851 Riverside Drive, Galesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Suzy's memory may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 7460 Warren Parkway, Suite 150, Frisco, TX 75304.
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Paula Brand

June 2, 2025

We will miss you dearly, Susan! We are so sorry that we live out of the area and we not able to attend Susan's service. Susan was an amazing woman and a great role model for living life on your own terms. Sending sympathy to those she left behind.

Janet Ayersman

May 22, 2025

Sue loved her family, a caregiver with an exstrodanery gift of life, I hope she finds Peace with her beloved Mother and Father

Jim Schlicht

May 10, 2025

Dear Ashley: I am so shocked and saddened to hear of your Mom's untimely passing. She always brightened every room she walked into and everyone she touched. This is a terrible shock and I feel horrible about her passing.
She always brought her music and fun onto my sailboat on the Bay. The world will not be the same without her. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Lisa Shea

April 11, 2025

Sorry to hear of Suzie's untimely death

Dick Thompson

April 4, 2025

Ashley I am so sorry to learn of your Mom´s passing. Susan was the spark plug of our office for every day she was there. She was always smiling, gregarious and a lift to everyone with whom she had contact. When she left the office energy level dropped by a lot. Susan was a great friend to everyone and we missed her everyday. Please extend my condolences to everyone in your family and her many friends.

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