ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MOTION, SUZANNE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding  Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Wednesday, June 8, 2016

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MOTION, SUZANNE 
October 23, 1944 - June 8, 2016

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Suzanne Motion (nee Wall) passed away peacefully on June 8th at her home in 
Covington, LA after a valorous fight with cancer. 
She was 71 years old.

Suzanne will be remembered as a truly gracious lady, beautiful both inside and 
out. Her smile, her generous heart, strong faith and her kind, gentle 
reassuring way with words drew people from all walks of life to her. She 
displayed an eternally optimistic outlook that was contagious and inspired 
others. 
Even though for more than 3 years she was battling a rare “unknown primary” 
cancer that she knew was terminal, she viewed every challenge as an opportunity 
and a blessing – to meet new people, to care for others, to counsel those in 
need, and to make a positive difference in the lives of those around her. Her 
competitive nature led her to volunteer for painful clinical trials, knowing 
that, if they could not cure or retard her cancer, the results of trials may, 
someday, help others. A devoted wife and mother, she raised her two sons to 
“always be good and be kind”.

Suzanne was born on October 23, 1944 in Fort Worth, TX to Earline Grant and the 
late Lewis Douglas Wall, Jr. 
Growing up, she was an accomplished pianist and an avid equestrian. She 
graduated from Paschal High School in 1962, and then received a Bachelor of 
Science in Elementary Education from the University of Texas at Austin in 1967. 
In 1970, Suzanne married Benjamin Hurd Motion, at the University Christian 
Church in Ft Worth, TX.

With her husband, Suzanne moved to New Orleans and then to Covington, at first 
continuing as a Jr. High and elementary school teacher. Then she embarked on an 
active career in volunteer work with such organizations as the local public TV 
station, the Junior Opera Guild, the Junior Service League and Junior League of 
Greater Covington, the Tree Alliance, and the 4th Ward Recreation Association. 
She was a voting commissioner, Sunday School and Childrens’ Church teacher, a 
sailing enthusiast, teacher’s assistant in the public schools and a music, 
soccer and sailing mom. 
A longtime member of St. Timothy United Methodist Church, she served as a 
Stephen’s Minister for nearly 7 years.

Suzanne is survived by her husband, Benjamin Motion; sons Robert and Lewis 
Motion; siblings Lewis Wall III and Victoria Prescott; mother Earline Prescott; 
two grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Suzanne was 
preceded in death by her father, Lewis Douglas Wall, Jr., and her brother, 
Wesley T. Prescott.

A celebration of Suzanne’s life is scheduled for 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 
25th, with visitations starting at 3 pm at St. Timothy United Methodist Church 
in Mandeville. Rev. 
Carol Richardson will officiate the ceremony. 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to any of the following:
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (https://www.marybird.org/stph/make-a-
difference-stph/ways-to-give),
MD Anderson Cancer Center (https://gifts.mdanderson.org),
The United Methodist Children’s Home (http://donate.lmch.org), or
University Christian Church of Ft Worth, TX (www.universitychristian.org/about-
ucc/business-office/).

Suzanne will be dearly missed by family and friends, but her legacy will live 
on forever.

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