Susan Moody

Moody, Susan B.
Rochester: Died at home after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, James P. Moody; two adult sons, Derek and Nathaniel Moody; four grandchildren, Jonathan (17), Kassandra (12), Hunter (7) and Griffin (2) Moody; and two brothers, Donald and William Brand. She was the daughter of Norma and Charles Brand, also of Rochester, and was predeceased by both parents and two siblings, James and Katherine Brand.
Born in New Rochelle, New York, in 1943, Susan spent her youth in Hilton; Painesville, Ohio; and Rochester. As an adult, she lived in Boston, San Francisco, and Long Beach, California, before returning to Rochester in 1976. Always seeking to help others and to right social injustices, Susan was a feminist and political activist. She worked for several years as a medical secretary, then as a legal secretary for Farm Worker Legal Services of New York. After years of dialysis and a kidney transplant, she became severely disabled by environmental sensitivities. Even so, despite her illness, Susan dedicated many hours to counseling and comforting others.
A memorial service will be held at the First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Rd. S., on Sunday, July 8th at 1 pm. In consideration of Susan's friends with chemical sensitivities, when attending the service, please forego perfume or scented products. Donations may be sent to Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64114-3367. Condolences may be addressed to Thomas Funeral Chapels, 4545 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612. Published in the Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on 7/1/2007.

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