The Falling Asleep of Susan Washinksy

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Susan Morgan Washinsky
July 12,1961 – August 21, 2021
It is with great sorrow, yet with the hope of the resurrection, that we inform you, that our beloved sister in Christ, Mrs. Susan Washinsky, has fallen asleep in the Lord.

After a brave struggle, Susan passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord at her home in Clemmons.  Born in Greensboro, NC, daughter of Betty (Deceased) & Howard Morgan of Willis, VA. Survived by her husband of 32 years, John of Clemmons, son Michael of High Point, sister Lisa Morgan of Winston Salem.  She was a 1983 Graduate of UNCG with a BS in Mathematics and Spanish.  Employed as a Benefits Analyst for Booke & Co. and AON from 1983 until 2008, when she accepted the role of Office Manager for the family business, All Things Ukrainian. Susan was a lover of languages, fluent in Spanish, Ukrainian, Italian, German, and Greek. She used her skill to help others and translated for Sunnyside Ministries in Winston Salem, and in Guatemala for the Orthodox Christian Ministries. Susan was a longtime member of the Annunciation Choir. She was an avid reader and writer and composed poetry and fiction.  She enjoyed traveling, Ukrainian art and culture, and never stopped learning.  She shared her love of gardening with her son, grew beautiful flowers and tasty produce.  The family appreciates the valiant efforts and care of WFBH Medical Oncology and Hematology and Trellis Hospice Services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Winston Salem or the Second Harvest Food Bank of NC.

Viewing: Wednesday, August 25th from 6:30 PM-8:30 AM

Trisagion Service: Wednesday, August 25th at 7:30 PM

Trisagion Livestream: https://youtu.be/8c_2xTqdpDw

Funeral Service: Thursday, August 26th at 11:00 AM followed by the Graveside Trisagion and the entombing of Susan at Forsyth Memorial Park

Funeral Livestream: https://youtu.be/BmNs6GpmLGk


May Her Memory Be Eternal!

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