FAYETTEVILLE — Suzanne H. MacRae

of Fayetteville, passed away on Nov. 29, 2020. She was born on July 1, 1941, in Mount Gilead, N.C., to Rae Alexander MacRae and Nellie Suzanne Haynes.

She received her Bachelor’s degree at Queens College in Charlotte, N.C., and a Ph.D degree in English literature at the University of North Carolina. She taught medieval and English literature, as well as African studies at the University of Arkansas from 1967 until 2004 and was loved by her students.

Suzanne had many interests during her lifetime, including a love of animals, world travel, African culture, politics, dancing and many forms of music. She was a regular member of the University of Arkansas’ Master Chorale. She was also a faithful member of the local Democratic Party and a very generous donor to many animal and human rights causes.

Suzanne was a real presence in the Fayetteville community — a spirited concert, movie and theater-goer, as well as friends with many in the University and international community.

She had one sibling, a brother, Robert, now deceased.

She is survived by her cousin, Eugenia Sloan Carter of North Carolina.

A brief private burial-site ceremony is planned at Fairview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

If you wish to make a donation in Suzanne’s memory, please make a memorial gift to Washington Regional Hospice or to the Fayetteville Animal Shelter.

Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.

Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.