Susan Virginia Johnson Garzon

Susan Virginia Johnson Garzon, 53, of Buford, GA passed away peacefully, April 7, 2014, after a long fight with pancreatic cancer. Susan was born in Americus, GA and attended Americus High, graduating in 1979 and then attending DeKalb Junior College in Atlanta where she received her Associates Degree in Business. After graduation she worked for Georgia Tech University in the School Bookstore. Susan then became employed by the Blue Haven Pool Company where she began a thirty-two year career of designing, building and remodeling swimming pools. Susan and Jorge Garzon were married in 1987 and had a son, Staff Sargent Anthony James Garzon. In 1987 Sylvan Pools recruited Susan to be their new construction and scheduling supervisor; Howard Wertman, President of Sylvan Pools greatly admired Susan's supervisory abilities in managing an active construction schedule. In 2000 Susan moved to Orange City, FL to consolidate Pools by Anthony into Sylvan Pools corporate structure. After two years in Florida Susan opened Sweetwater Pool Solutions with her partner Steve Bennett, designing new pools and remodeling pools. She was one of the few women in the state of Florida to hold a swimming pool contractors' license. Susan is remembered in the pool industry as the person who was able to coordinate and remember the items that the salesmen forgot. Fighting Pancreatic Cancer for the last two years has been Susan's toughest job. Her kind manner and courage will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Susan is preceded in death by her sister Tracy Ann Johnson, mother Mary Elizabeth Presnell Posey Johnson, and father James Milton Johnson. She is survived by her son Staff Sargent Anthony James Garzon, Hulbert AFB; partner Steve Bennett, Buford, GA; stepchildren: Valentina and David Garzon; brothers Reverend Steve Posey and wife Mary, Broken Arrow, AR; Michael O'Rourke and wife Linda, West Palm Beach, FL; Jim Johnson, Albany, GA; Paul Johnson, Catula, GA; sisters Dr. Jeanne Maher and husband Dr. Michael Maher, Madison, WI; Linda Westmoreland, Dallas, GA; Margie Adams and husband Wally, Winter Haven, FL, Mary Pat Adams and Beau Adams; nephews: Daniel Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Michael Stubbs and wife Jenny; Thomas Stubbs and wife Jennifer; Stephen Posey and wife Ruth; John Phillip Posey and wife Sheila. Nieces: Rebecca LaBouff and husband Jason; Sarah Long and husband David; sister-in-law Natalia Cerone and husband Miguel and their son, Mateo Cerone; and Aunt Velma Montoya and husband Claudo; Cindi Bennett Rigsby and Jimmy Rigsby, children, Jake and Kodee; Gary Bennett, Sandra Bennett, children Robert and Ryan; Michael Bennett and wife Ruth, children Michael, Rebekah, Jonathan, and Rachael; David Bennett and wife Nickie, children Sarah, Joshua, Rachel and Jayden; and her beloved cats, Max and Callie. Services: Flanigan Funeral Home Chapel, 4400 South Lee Street, Buford, Georgia, April 10, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. (770) 932-1133. There will be a viewing for the Family from 9:30 - 10:30 am. There will be a graveside service at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 1256 U.S. Hwy 280 East, Americus, GA 31709 at 3:00 pm. Friday April 11, 2014, (229) 924-1488. Flowers may be sent to Flanigan Funeral Home or to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church or donations in Susan's name may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Association.