Houston, TX:- Susan Carroll, a dedicated mother to Ollie and Owen, and a senior editor at NBC News Digital, passed away suddenly last weekend. She was announced dead by those affected by her passing. She was a lyrical writer, dogged reporter, graceful editor, wonderful mother, and loyal friend with a huge, easy laugh. Susan Carroll died following unknown circumstances.
Who was Susan Carroll?
Known for her lyrical writing and dogged reporting, Susy was a passionate journalist and a loyal friend with a love for pranks and heartfelt attention to colleagues. Her journalism career included impactful work at NBC, ProPublica, the Houston Chronicle, and the Arizona Republic, covering significant stories from migrant children in Guatemala to government failures during Hurricane Harvey. Susy won numerous journalism awards and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Her legacy includes both professional accolades and her deep love and devotion to her sons.
Condolences
“Heartbroken. She opened her home to myself and two other colleagues from the times-picayune when we got laid off and were in Houston for IRE. She didn’t even know us. A year later, she was my editor at Propublica. She was beyond wonderful and sweet. I’m at a loss for words.”
“Not enough space to capture the brilliance & kindness of @_SusanCarroll, a remarkable investigative reporter, lyrical writer, beloved prankster, wonderful mom, dear friend. Despite her tiny stature, she laughed loud, dreamed big & changed the world as much as she could.”
Susan Carroll GoFundMe
A GoFundMe page has been established by Lomi Kriel, a longtime resident of Houston, Texas. According to Lomi, the money raised through this effort will go to the family to help with the funeral expenses. The page “Honoring Susan Carroll’s Legacy for Her Sons” has raised $7,880 USD of the $50,000 goal. “We hope to honor her memory, and significant contribution to democracy as well as humanity, with a college fund for her two boys.”
