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    Celebrating the life of

    Susan Ugochi Mbawuike

    12 May 1988 - 31 May 2022

    Family and friends

    On May 31st, 2022, Susan unexpectedly passed away, leaving behind her grandmother, parents, three younger siblings, and countless other loving family members. She was only 34 years old. Susan was a dreamer and chased after those dreams with the utmost passion and devotion. She was an avid public health advocate, a dear friend to so many, and the guardian of her family. We'll love you forever, S... more

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    18 Jul 2022McLean, VA, United States

    Jocelyn Tafalla The MITRE Corporation is holding a Celebration of Life event for Susan Monday, July 18, 2022 from 4p-630p ET. The event will take place in-person in McLean, VA and virtually on Teams. Please use this link to sign up for more information. https://forms.office.com/g/fCT5qHu6WZ Thank you for creating this memories page for Susan. It's a beautiful collection of memories.

    Jocelyn T. Her work friends & colleagues also created a memory board for Susan. https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/ah61rim9/susanm

    Funeral Service Information Susan's Funeral Service will be on Saturday, June 18th at 10am at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home 9902 Braddock Road Fairfax, VA 22032. A reception will follow at Susan’s childhood home in Centreville at 1:30pm. Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/susanmba

    Kelsey Kirland2022

    Tribute Please use this space to share a story, a laugh, a memory of Susan or some of her favorite things. This can be a place where you can come to remember her and be close to her forever.

    Kelsey Kirland2022

    Give The Mbawuike family is seeking donations to cover the cost of Susan's funeral expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/f/susan-ugochi-mbawuikes-memorial-fund

    Kelsey Kirland2022
    2006Christopher Newport University

    Katie Sasser So many good times at CNU what a great 4 years

    2006Christopher Newport University

    Katie Sasser So many good times at CNU what a great 4 years

    2006Christopher Newport University

    Katie Sasser So many good times at CNU what a great 4 years

    2006Christopher Newport University

    Katie Sasser So many good times at CNU what a great 4 years

    2006Christopher Newport University

    Kelsey Kirland Freshman year of college

    2006Christopher Newport University

    Katie Sasser So many good times at CNU what a great 4 years

    2006

    Kelsey Kirland Captains ball freshman year??

    2006Christopher Newport University

    Katie Sasser So many good times at CNU what a great 4 years

    2007Christopher Newport University

    Katie Sasser So many good times at CNU what a great 4 years

    2007CNU

    Katie Sasser DJ Bweeks

    2007

    Katie Sasser

    2007

    Katie Sasser

    2007CNU

    Katie Sasser DJ Bweeks

    2007CNU

    Katie Sasser DJ Bweeks

    2007CNU

    Katie Sasser DJ Bweeks

    2008Newport News Park

    Kelsey Kirland This was hysterical. We went paddle boarding one time in newport news.

    2008Christopher Newport University

    Katie Sasser So many good times at CNU what a great 4 years

    2008Christopher Newport University

    Katie Sasser So many good times at CNU what a great 4 years

    2010

    Kelsey Kirland Senior year of college. We spent a lot of time dancing and writing rap songs.

    27 Feb 2010

    Kelsey Kirland Spring break in Panama City! Turns out there was more 70 year olds than 20 year olds but we still had a good time.

    1 May 2010Newport News, VA, United States

    Kelsey Kirland Graduated from Christopher Newport University

    10 May 2010

    Mary E. Kaufman Ocracoke trip 2010

    12 May 2010

    Kelsey Kirland Happy 22nd Birthday Susan!

    21 Jul 201221613

    Kelsey Kirland Group trip to the Eastern Shore for Katie Sharpley’s wedding!

    2 Sep 20126065 Turkey Sag Rd

    Kelsey Kirland Here we are celebrating Max and Teanna’s wedding!

    6 Oct 2012Lane Stadium

    Kelsey Kirland This is the weekend that susan and mary came to visit me in Blacksburg. And the same weekend susan and I found out we were going to be Aunties!!!

    18 Apr 2014

    Kelsey Kirland She was always up for an adventure!

    2 May 2015

    Mary E. Kaufman Kelsey’s wedding

    2 May 2015

    Kelsey Kirland Susan was such a special part of my wedding. I was lucky to have her stand by my side.

    13 Jan 2018

    Kelsey Kirland Auntie bweeks!! Seeing and holding birdie. Celebrating soon to arrive rowan reece.

    May 2022San Diego, CA, United States

    Kristin Dallas At Susan’s birthday party at Pali Wine

    Susan you had such an incredible ability to read a room and receive peoples energy. And of course your superpower was finding the perfect beat to match and elevate that energy! DJ mbweeks!! Your second superpower was your incredible bravery to pursue a full, happy, and balanced life for yourself and then promote that for others. I’ll remember you e...

    Kelsey Kirland31 May 2022
    9 Jun 2022Providence

    Kelsey Kirland Oh Susan! I missed you today. I was traveling for work which you would have loved because I was having some much needed no kid time while exploring new places. I was starving and found myself at a new west african restaurant. I ordered a bowl of rice and beans with a traditional Nigerian red sauce. It was absolutely delicious! Almost as good as the Nigerian food I had at your graduation party. I’ve kept this very special outfit for the past twelve years wondering when I would wear it next. Ill break it out in a few years and remember you again. love you my sweet friend!