Susan “Sú” Dean Tate Sanders, 63, a beloved wife, daughter and sister passed away Sept. 21, 2022. A celebration of life was held Saturday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bryant Grant funeral home.
Sú was born Aug. 30, 1959, in Miami, Florida. She is preceded in death by her father James C. Tate; brother, Craig F. Tate; and aunt, Dot Dickerson. Sú is survived by her loving husband Larry Edward Sanders; mother, Peggy Farabee Tate and partner John Gayman; brothers, Scott (Vicky) Tate and Steven Tate; nieces Taylor, Michelle and Nicole; nephews, Brian and Cody; cousin, Emily; and her fur babies, Tiger, Missy, and Jack Jack.
Sú worked in the restaurant business for over 40 years and was affectionately referred to as “The Queen of Tough Love.” Sú loved what she did and became the work mom for many of her team members. She encouraged her team to follow their dreams and work hard to reach their goals. Sú always had a smile and a “welcome to work” attitude because she loved what she did and wanted work to be a happy and fun place to be.
Regardless of challenges, Sú lived life to the fullest. She loved her family, friends and fur babies with passion and heart. All who knew Sú, will remember her unforgettable smile and laugh that warmed the soul. She was loved and will be missed by so many. Fly high sweet Sú until we see you again. “Right!”
On behalf of Sú’s love for people and animals please make donations to the Hospice House Foundation of WNC, PO Box 815, Franklin, NC 28734 or Appalachian Animal Rescue Center at 851 Lake Emory Road, Franklin, NC 28734.