Deborah “Susan” Street was born on September 27, 1955, in Ft. McClellan, Alabama, but spent most of her life in Panama City, Florida—a community she loved deeply.

She met her husband, Bobby Street, as they attended St Andrew’s Church of God. They began their courtship in the summer of 1978 and quickly knew they wanted to spend their life together. They were married that December, and started growing their family with three sons: Joshua, Jerrod, and Jordan.

Susan earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of West Florida and spent 35 years educating children. She taught kindergarten and 4th grade at Southport Elementary and served as both an ESE and reading specialist. She combined her passions for education and FSU football by creating a reading program that inspired her students to meet academic goals—rewarding them with trips to FSU games and even classroom visits from record-setting national champion players. Her former students would often approach her years later, thanking her for the positive impact she had on their lives. FSU players would stay in contact as they started careers and families of their own. She had a remarkable gift for seeing potential in everyone and drawing it out with encouragement and joy.

Her greatest earthly love—second only to her Savior—was her family. She cared for her in-laws, her mother, her children, and most of all her husband, Bobby, whom she often praised as her godly and honorable man. She was a constant presence of love and support in the lives of her sons, cheering them on in every season through school, sports, band, business, and in life. As her family grew, she happily welcomed her “daughter-in-love,” Johannah, and eventually her three grandchildren: Judah, Eleanor, and Joel. Her family recalls fun-filled memories of farm adventures, FSU game days, thoughtful (and abundant) gifts, and simple moments together—always showered in her attention and love. She would drop everything to be present for her loved ones. Caretaking was her calling, and she lived it out without hesitation.

In retirement, Susan found joy in small-scale farming, raising chickens, goats, and pigs—delighting in supplying her family with fresh eggs during shortages. She never stopped giving of herself. She shared her love through handmade gifts. A talented crocheter, she created blankets, rugs, baby gifts, prayer shawls, and cold-weather accessories for her grandchildren, friends, and those in need—including residents at the Keeton House. Her favorite gifts were those that required time and intention. She believed the same as her mother: “Love is spelled T-I-M-E.”

Most importantly, Susan was a faithful child of God. Her relationship with Christ was the foundation of her life. She prayed constantly, read her Bible daily, and gave thanks in all things. She loved others with a pure and unwavering heart, always pointing back to her Savior. Though she never fully understood the cruelty in the world, it never hardened her spirit. Her love and kindness were relentless.

On the evening of May 31, 2025, Susan went to bed and peacefully fell asleep. There is no doubt that she woke up in glory to see her Savior face to face saying: “Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:23

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 at The Living Word Church in Panama City, FL. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. with the Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be held at Hard Labor Cemetery at 3:00 P.M.

Brown Funeral Home & Blue Lake Crematory of Chipley, FL is in charge of arrangements.

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