Susan Sturges Hyde

Susan Sturges Hyde, age 57, of Atlanta, died January 9, 2001 of ovarian cancer. Mrs. Hyde was born in Meridian, MS, February 9, 1943. She was a graduate of Florida State University and a member of Tri Delta Alumni Association. She was in Who's Who of American Hospitality in 1993 and was twice the President of Concierge Society of Atlanta. Mrs. Hyde was Atlanta Concierge of the Year in 1993 and was the first recipient of the Concierge Hall of Fame Award in 1996. She was an Advisory Board Member of the Concierge Society of Atlanta, on the Executive Board of Directors of The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance and served three years on the St. Joseph's Cancer Survivor's Network Board. In 1997, she represented St. Joseph's at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Conference.

In addition to her many volunteer and professional duties, Mrs. Hyde was a prize winning photographer, a gifted chef and needlepoint artist, poet, public speaker and published author. Her gifts of humor are shared in her best-selling book about cancer, "No More Bad Hair Days."

Of all her gifts, Mrs. Hyde said often that her greatest gifts were her children, Susanna Hyde Shewan of Decatur, Nicholas Whitfield Hyde, Vanessa Evans Hyde and her step-son Jeffrey Howard Hyde, all of Atlanta. She is also survived by her aunt and uncle, Sara and John Torode of Kinglsey Lake, FL and numerous cousins and dear friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, where Mrs. Hyde was a beloved member. The service will be held on January 11, 2001, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Margaret Rose officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to St. Joseph's Mercy Foundation, the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance or St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church.