Susan K. Lee - Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory

Susan K. Lee

August 26, 1943 - May 1, 2024

Susan K. Lee, age 80, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Born in Wilmington, DE on August 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late McAlvin and Margaret (Gould) Sprouse. Susan made her career as an operating room nurse for hospitals in both Elmer and Salem counties in New Jersey and practiced in Delaware until her retirement.

Susan had a deep love and passion for animals, she frequently donated to different charities and enjoyed bird watching. She especially loved her cats over the years. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing the piano and singing. Susan loved to travel and explore new places as often as she could. Most of all, she cherished the memories she made with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Piccolomini Congdon. She is survived by her loving husband, James D. “Jim” Lee; son, John Piccolomini; stepdaughter, Michele Logan (Kenneth); granddaughter that Susan raised and was like a mother to, Alex Piccolomini Kotowski (Brandon); best friend, Suzanne Jaquett; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North Dupont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Inurnment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan’s memory to Faithful Friends, 165 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720 or online by clicking here.

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  • Susan was the unofficial 3rd daughter/sister in the Jaquett family. Life will not be as interesting without her sense of humor and fearless sense of adventure. She was a loyal, loving, role model to all who knew her well. May the memories held by her family and friends keep her alive in our hearts, and offer comfort.

  • Prayers and fond remembrances to Jim & family on the passing of beloved Susan

  • To put it simply, Susan was quite possibly the most consistently joyful and generous person I’ve ever known. Always happy to welcome you into her home and not take “no,” for an answer when you politely declined food or drink, she took care of anyone and everyone in her life. There was no better feeling than hearing her excitement when you first greeted her or said, “hello,” on the phone. Susan treated everyone this way, but always made you feel like seeing and talking to you was the best part of her day. She was the bonus grandmother in my life, and she will be greatly missed as she lives on in our family’s traditions, memories and love. Rest well, Grandmom, and continue to teach everyone where you are to be kind.

  • Sending our love and deepest sympathy.

  • Susan was a kind, caring and lovely soul.
    We loved her ……and will miss her.
    Linda and Tony Leana

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jim . It is an old cliche but Susan is at peace now and free of pain. love Sharon&Charlie

  • Hi Jim, I’m so sorry to read about Susan’s passing. I will be thinking about you in these difficult days. Trevor

  • Rest in peace Susan. You will live in my heart forever.

  • I will always cherish the memories and recall fondly the medical work we did together. Susan traveled to Honduras on a medical mission trip and was a loving caregiver to everyone she nursed to health. May she rest in peace!

  • Jim, Johnny, Alex and Suzanne, I am so very sorry for the loss of your loving wife, mother, grandmother and life-long best friend. My prayers are with you and everyone who loved her. Rest in peace Susan.

  • We are sending you all so much love and light during these times. Susan was such a special person and was always so kind. Keeping you all in our hearts.

  • I cherish the memories my sister Susan and I shared together throughout all the years. She is always close in my heart and will miss her dearly.