Suzanne was born in New Orleans Louisiana, daughter of Ganelle and Malcolm Brunet. She moved to Beaumont at age 2. She graduated from Forest Park High School in 1966 afterwards starting college at LSU. Suzanne met Eddie Airhart in Baton Rouge. She married Eddie and moved to Lake Charles where she had Michael. The three of them moved to Beaumont in 1968. Suzanne earned her Dental Hygiene degree from Lamar in 1974. She worked as a Dental Hygienist through the 1970s and into the 80s.
Suzanne and Eddie had always wanted to get out into the country so they began to search for property. They found and purchased land in a new community named "Ranchland", just south of Kountze, Texas. Over the next several years they worked weekends on the land to clear it and prepare a home site. They completed the home in 1981 and moved in just before Christmas.
In 1999 their Grandson, Matthew was born. Suzanne was so excited to have Matthew in her life and would share stories with anyone who would listen.
In the late 90s Suzanne got to know the staff at Hardin County Precinct 2. Commissioner Golden and Gina quickly became good friends with Suzanne. Suzanne and Eddie started work on a computerized way to help Gina and the Commissioner track their work records. This grew into a computer program known as "Precinct Tracker". Precinct Tracker continued to grow beyond Hardin County as they attended county commissioner conferences across the state. Suzanne and Eddie worked many long hours to continue to improve Precinct Tracker throughout the 2000s.
In 2011 Suzanne was dealt a terrible blow with the sudden passing of Eddie. His loss created a large hole which was very difficult to fill. Her family and dear friends in Hardin County rose to the challenge and helped her continue to find purpose and allow her spirit to reemerge.
Life had another curve ball for Suzanne when it was discovered her mother, Ganelle had cancer. This was a tough battle which was lost in 2013, creating another difficult setback for her. Again her family and dear friends were there to support her. She again rose up and shared her humor and wonderful smile with all of those around her.
As 2015 came to a close she had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with Eddie's family in Lake Charles, and then a relaxing Christmas at home with Matthew and Michael. 2015 ended on an upbeat and 2016 had the potential for more. She was unaware of the larger plans for her and that she would be called home so early.
You will be forever missed. God Speed
A gathering of Mrs. Airhart's family and friends will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Broussard's, 530 West Monroe Kountze, with her graveside service to follow at Old Hardin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704 or Southeast Texas Food Bank, P.O. Box 21012, Beaumont, Texas 77720.
