Susan Schmitt Koine's Obituary
Susan Schmitt Koine, age 78, peacefully passed away into eternal rest while surrounded by her loved ones on April 24, 2025. She was born on December 13, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph Joseph Schmitt, III, and Leatrice Van Schmitt; and her son, Philip Koine, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Koine Davies; grandchildren, Shane Davies and Jacob Davies; siblings, Barbara S. Cruthirds (Charles), Jay Schmitt, and Lisa S. Silver (David); special cousin, Janet Hazard (Bob); “adopted” daughters, Susan McNamara (Mark), Dana Brocato (Shawn), and Cheryl Delorette; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.
Susan was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Mandeville for the past 25 years. She attended Our Lady Star of the Sea Grammar School, graduated from St. James Major High School, and attended LSUNO. Susan worked for numerous federal agencies including the Food & Drug Administration, Census Bureau, and Motor Pool but retired from the United States Postal Service after more than 23 years of dedicated service.
Susan was blessed with a life full of love, happiness, and an abundance of adventures with friends and family including casino trips, haunted excursions, and fabulous vacations all over the United States as well as abroad. She will always be remembered for her faith in God, generosity, words of wisdom, and of course, her intense enthusiasm for “Jeopardy.”
The family expresses their deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the many doctors, nurses, rehab therapists, and sitters who provided excellent care and support to Susan especially those at Greenbriar Community Care Center, Southeast Louisiana Home Health, and St. Tammany Health System Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Susan’s memory to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/donate or to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org/donate.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial mass on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow in the adjacent Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Ms. Koine’s funeral arrangements. Her family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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