Susan Elaine Harper (Vance) of Port Charlotte, Florida, departed this life on February 23, 2025, at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in San Diego, she later resided in Grand Prairie, Texas, and St. Louis, MO. She met her husband Charles while working in Baton Rouge, La. After 28 years in Baton Rouge, she returned to St. Louis with Charles, before finally settling in Port Charlotte, FL. Throughout her life, Susan held various jobs. In Baton Rouge, she became the first female president of the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul district council. Susan retired from the Postal Service in 2021 and moved to Southwest Florida.

Susan was a vibrant and fearless wife, mother, and human. She never backed down from adversity, meeting challenges head-on with courage. She loved animals, LSU baseball, rollercoasters, her husband Charles’ cooking, and her family. Above all, she loved God and put her unwavering faith in Him. She was a devoted handmaiden to our Father, and her faith was as steadfast as her tenacity.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Charles S. Harper, her daughters Liz and Rebecca, her sister Melissa Vance, niece Jennifer Anderson and nephew James Cooper. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Sarah Vance (Bell), her sisters Becky and Ann Marie Vance.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 1Pm on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Port Charlotte, followed by committal at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery also in Port Charlotte, FL.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangement by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.