Susan Anderson Sessions

Susan A. Sessions, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Susan, the daughter of Doris and Clarence Anderson, was born in Worcester Massachusetts on May 5th, 1941.

She is predeceased by her husband, Frank Edgar Sessions, Jr. She is survived by her four children: daughter Kirsten and her husband Mark Romano of Bedford, NH, daughter Lisa and her husband David Streiff of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Frank E. Sessions IV of Chandler, AZ and Stephen Sessions and his wife Beth of Saco, ME. Susan was a loving grandmother to Rebecca, Elizabeth and Ben Streiff and Phebe Romano Bowman, Nicholas Romano, Piper and Frank Sessions and Henry Tardiff. Susan leaves behind her brother Stephen W. Anderson and his wife Betsy and sisters-in-law Kathleen (Sessions) Low and Harriet “Mopsy” (Sessions) Myanga and all their children.

She grew up in the central Massachusetts area as an active child. She shared memories of helping her community during a 1953 tornado outbreak by ferrying towels and first aid to first responders assisting victims. She attended Holden High School and during her summers worked at the Pinecroft Dairy and Restaurant scooping ice cream. A charming young man by the name of Frank Sessions ordered a couple scoops and, at the age of 16, her life’s course was forever intertwined with his. The two attended dances, balls and various social events and soon formed a permanent bond.

After her college years at Vermont College, she spent a year abroad in Paris at La Sorbonne where she studied art, culinary pursuits and sampled all the local culture the Parisian lifestyle had to offer. She would always recall her time in Paris as one of the most formative periods of her life and always loved French food, culture and cuisine.

In February 1963 she and Frank Sessions were married and started their family in Worcester, MA. Here Susan raised their four children and embraced the joys of motherhood. In 1974, Susan and Frank purchased a home in Southborough, MA, where they raised their children for the next 35 years.

Susan was a devoted mother, embracing a love of growing flower gardens and horticulture. The Southborough home, inside and out, was adorned with beautiful flowers of all sizes and colors. Her bay window in the dining room was in full bloom during the holiday seasons and greeted her and Frank’s many guests and family for all manner of celebrations. Susan was an active member in the Southborough Garden Club and worked part-time at the Garden In the Woods. Her lifelong love of raising flowers and gardening was one of her greatest achievements.

During her years in Southborough, she saw her four children graduate college and start families of their own. She was very excited to welcome eight grandchildren into her and Frank’s life. In their retirement, she and Frank moved to Harpswell, Maine where they enjoyed boating and hosting many family reunions and celebrations. Never losing her green thumb, this house too was adorned with flower gardens that were a sight to behold.

In 2023, Susan and Frank relocated to Mt. Pleasant, SC, where she enjoyed fellowship and community at Franke At Seaside. While at Franke, she participated in multiple activities and enjoyed sitting on the porch having conversations with her many friends. If Susan was not on the porch, she would likely be sitting on an outdoor bench “sunning”. She loved both the South Carolina skies and the beautiful Old Oak trees. She will be truly missed by those who loved her. Susan lit up a room with her infectious laugh, good cheer and positive outlook. Her smile and feisty humor will forever bring warmth to our hearts.

A Celebration of Life will be held November 8, 2025, in the J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 11 am. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 am before the service. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Immediately following the committal, family and friends are invited to a reception in Susan Sessions’ honor at the home of Lisa and David Streiff 14 Saturday Rd., Mount Pleasant, SC.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation: 300 Ministry Drive Irmo, SC 29063.

Arrangements are by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel. A memorial message may be sent to the family on our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com