Suzette Welch Wexner, 77 years, born July 23,1948, in Syracuse, NY, passed away
peacefully, on October 1, 2025, in her home with her loving family, closest friends and
her dogs by her side. Suzette is predeceased by her parents, John and Bernadette
Dada Welch and her beloved husband of 25 years, Henry D. Wexner in 2009. She is
survived by her step daughter, Lisa Wexner Stidham, whom she was very close to, and
her devoted caregiver, Erica Dignan.
Suzette grew up in Fayetteville, NY and was a 1966 graduate of Fayetteville-
Manlius High School. She attended American University in Washington, D,C. Before
transferring, following her freshman year, to Syracuse University, where she graduated
in 1970. She is an Alum of Delta Gamma Sorority. Her years at SU were filled with
many great memories of fun, laughter and friendship.
Music and the Arts was always an important part of Suzette’s life. She played the
violin, beginning in her early high school years (prompted by her father) and loved
listening to classical music. She was a lover and protector of all animals, particularly
her birds, Emily and Timmy and her dogs, Dolly and Jack.
Suzette had a long and important career focused on young women, health care and
opportunity, which she was passionate about. Her first job after graduation was
working for the Camp Fire Girls in New York State. After moving to Florida she served
on several Boards of Directors, including becoming the Chair for the Alliance for Eating
Disorders Awareness, in Palm Beach. She was the former President and CEO of the
Palm Health Care Foundation of Palm Beach, Florida.
Following the death of her husband, Henry, Suzette moved to Vero Beach in 2015
hoping to reclaim some of the magic she felt from having met Henry there, where she
remained until her death. Suzette will be greatly missed by all those who knew and
loved her.
Memorial Service and arrangements to be held at a later date.
Donations can be made in her memory to the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness.