Susan H. Bruns, 84, volunteer touched lives
August 31, 2023
Susan Hawkins Bruns of Murrells Inlet died Aug. 24, at her home with her family by her side. She was 84
She was born Feb. 26, 1939, in Timmonsville, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Hawkins. She was remembered as a gentle spirit whose wisdom and love permeated everyone she met and whose love of Jesus radiated from her actions and words. Through her love of travel and meeting people while volunteering, Mrs. Bruns touched lives around the world.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Tom Bruns; her children, Carter Bruns of Columbia, Quantz Bruns-Kyler (Karl) of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Logan Williams (Craig) of Murrells Inlet and Caroline Howard (Sean) of Townville; her grandchildren, Thomas, Caroline, Lisle, Susanna, Carter and Nicholas; her great-grandchild, Axel; her sister, Caroline Dargan (Tim) of Darlington; her nephews, Timothy and Ellerbe, and other extended family members.
A celebration of her life will be held Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Epworth Children’s Home (epworthchildrenshome.org) or All 4 Paws Animal Rescue (all4pawssc.org).
Condolences may be sent at burroughsfh.com.
