Suzanne W. Chesnut

Suzanne Williams Chesnut, 70, of Charleston, South Carolina peacefully entered into eternal rest on the early morning of August 11th, 2024. Suzanne was born September 4, 1953 in Georgetown, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Loyal Westley Williams and the late Ruby Rawls Williams. Suzanne was a graduate of Winthrop University. After graduation, she went on to lead her own dance school of over 400 students in Georgetown, SC. She was very active in her church, First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, as well as the Charleston Garden Club and Gibbes Museum of Art. Her passions were gardening, creating beautiful flower arrangements, and entertaining. She loved being around people and her beloved puppies, Bella and Bentley, and her close companion, Ralph W. Ledford. 

She is survived by her daughter, Blair Chesnut McGuire (William) of Atlanta, GA; son, R. Chamberlain Chesnut of Charleston, SC; sister, Pamela Williams Loesch (John) of Summerville, SC; brother, Loyal Westley Williams, Jr. (Denise) of Lugoff, SC; two nephews, Erik John Loesch (Juliana Manuse) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; Gregory Thomas Loesch (Lauren) of Ladson, SC; two nieces, Amanda Williams Hicks (Jason) of Lugoff, SC; Tracey Williams Lynch (Chad) of Columbia, SC.

 Suzanne was known to light up any room with her contagious smile and laughter. Always generous and thoughtful, she never missed a birthday or a special occasion of a family member. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. 

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church on Saturday August 17th at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to First (Scots) Presbyterian Church or the Garden Club of Charleston Charitable Fund for Garden Projects: TGCC Charitable Fund, c/o Jan Gooding, 4663 Archfield Ave., Meggett, SC 29449. 

The family is being served by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Downtown.