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Susan Elizabeth Mayfield was born to Thelma Claudette Holmes Mayfield and James Murphy Mayfield, Sr. on October 9, 1957 in Beaumont, Texas. After a long fight with cancer, Susan succumbed to the illness on April 11, 2015 at 5:12pm. Susan was a 4th generation catholic and was baptized, and confirmed in the Catholic Church by age 12. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior. Susan was funny, generous, and loyal. She enjoyed life and all sports, but was especially fond of watching Tennis. Susan was always there for her family and friends whenever they needed her. Doing for others was her passion and it made her extremely happy. Susan started family fun days and planned family reunions to show the importance of spending time together and getting to know one another. She was a true Christian soldier by her life example and her willingness to work for the church. Susan was an active member of The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, and served as the Prefect of the Ladies Sodality. She was active with the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, Court 35, was on the Pastoral Council and was the Stewardship Chairman. She chaired the Mardi Gras Committee and founded the Holy Redeemer Las Vegas Nights. Susan committed herself to contributing time, treasure and talent to the church and to those in need around her. Susan was a lifelong learner who always loved school and reading. She graduated from South Park High School in 1975, then went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering from Lamar University in 1979. She received her Master's Degree in Education with an Emphasis on Guidance and Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2001. Susan was awarded the Distinguished Alumni designation from Lamar University in 2009 and has a hallway named in her honor. Susan emphasized education in her life and insisted that all of her nieces and nephews study hard. She encouraged them to be responsible and to love one another. Susan was President and CEO of Claudette Mayfield Consulting, Inc., a very successful computer software engineering consulting firm. Susan had a highly specialized, exclusive, and prominent skillset which is in high demand by municipalities across the world. She was also a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. To say that Susan will be missed is an understatement. She was a rock in the family and a loving member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Susan's charismatic demeanor and uplifting spirit could be seen even in the darkest of times. She always kept a positive attitude and was smiling through the agony of fighting cancer these last 18 months. She was a role model, scholar, leader, engineer, consultant, sister, Godmother, aunt, great-aunt, niece, cousin, colleague, friend, "BFFL" as she called it and Christian. It may comfort us all a bit to realize that Susan is now reunited with her mother, father, and brother, Paul Mayfield. However, Susan leaves to cherish her memories 3 sisters: Olita Arthur, Michele Durham Jerry Durham, Janice Mayfield; and 3 brothers: James Mayfield, Jr. Maria Ilsa Mayfield, Leon Mayfield, and Lester Mayfield. She also leaves behind two God children: Jerome Durham and Alayne Mayfield. There are also a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, close friends and her Holy Redeemer church family who will miss her dearly. Public Visitation and Rosary: Friday, April 24, 2015 from 6pm-8pm Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1819 Nevada Street, San Antonio, Texas 78203 210 532-5358 Funeral Service: Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 10am Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Pastor: Very Rev. Kevin P. Fausz, C.M., V.U. will be officiating Repass: To follow funeral service at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Hall Interment: Monday, April 27, 2015 at 10am Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery 17501 Nacogdoches Road, 78266 210 651-6011 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

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Susan Elizabeth Mayfield

October 9, 1957 - April 11, 2015