Suzanne Elizabeth Prause

May 10, 1972 - February 14, 2018

Obituary For Suzanne Elizabeth Prause

Suzanne Elizabeth Prause (Mason), age 45, of Raleigh, passed away February 14, 2018 after a 6 year courageous battle with brain cancer.

Suzanne was born in Holland, MI on May 10, 1972. She attended West Ottawa High School, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Blackburn College and earned her Master of Arts in Education at California State University Sacramento.

Suzanne is survived by her husband Paul Prause, her father Thomas (Ann), mother Joan Grether and brother Douglas Mason (Eileen). Suzanne worked for Sandy Corp/GP Strategies until the time of her illness. Suzanne and Paul loved to travel the country and world, often cruising on the newest ships.

Suzanne married Paul in October 2004 at Pebble Beach Golf Course in California. They have been residents of North Carolina since 2003. Special thanks to SarahCare where Suzanne went to “school” during the weekdays.

In lieu of flowers, family request memorials be made to: SarahCare, 2245 Gateway Access Pt., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27607 or Second Chance Pet Adoptions, 6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 133, Raleigh, NC 27607 or online at https://www.secondchancenc.org/support-us/

No services are planned at this time.

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September 01, 2020

Joan Mason Grether, Mother

Suzanne Elizabeth Mason-Prause
September 01, 2020

Joan Mason Grether, Mother

Suzanne, my beautiful daughter, was a very special child and blossomed into an even more beautiful adult who never had an unkind word, had a great contagious sense of humor, and wonderful friends and family who loved her very much. When she and Paul met it was a match made from heaven and they were a constant source of joy and happiness to all. The grief is painful and raw and no words can express the kindness of so many who have shared their sympathy and personal memories of knowing our beautiful Suzanne. Joan Mason Grether
September 01, 2020

John

Dear Paul - I'm so sorry for your loss - I wish I had something "less" cliche to say and it is how I truly feel for you. I've watched you both these last 6 years, and to say I'm encouraged by your selfless support would be an understatement. As my dad used to say, "keep on keeping on".
September 01, 2020

Jolie Rollins

We never knew Suzanne before but I love watching Pauls face light up when he talks about their amazing life before. If her charm, whit, laugh and humor were half of what I got to know she was/is awesome. I hope she has peace now. Love and miss you!
September 01, 2020

Marcia Jarrell

Suzanne was a special and beautiful person. She had a soft voice, a gentle smile and wit and humor that always made me smile. I miss you Suzanne. Marcia Jarrell
September 01, 2020

Gail lendvoyi

Suzanne was able to do everything that the hospitals said she couldnt do. She learned to walk again, she learned to feed herself, and because of her stroke she learned to use her left hand. She had a hard battle with her brain cancer but she never complained. We love you and miss you but I am sure God is watching over you.
September 01, 2020

Robin M

Lit a candle in memory of Suzanne Elizabeth Prause
September 01, 2020

Kammi Freed

When Paul began dating Suzanne I was living in Seattle and Suzanne had to come to Seattle for a business trip. We planned to meet up so we could meet each other. We decided on the Cheesecake Factory and one of the first things she said to me was, "I don't share dessert." So funny. I think of her all the time because of that one sentence and if she only knew how much joy that continues to bring to me.