Suzanne Bunal

The Life of Suzanne Moore Bunal

Suzanne was born in Salem, Indiana on January 31, 1952, to Howard & Clara Ann (Purkhiser) Moore. She went to be with her Lord and Savior and sing in his choir on November 10, 2025.

Suzanne married Michael Bunal on December 14, 1991. They enjoyed 34 years of friendship, traveled, and built their log home with their own hands in the Appalachian Mountains of Dandridge, Tennessee.

Suzanne and Mike raised three children together: Beth (Steven) Leonhardt of Crawfordsville, IN., Jeremy David (Emily) Finch of Lafayette, IN., and Lindsay (Blake) Mitchum of Auburn, AL. Suzanne and Mike share seven grandchildren: Braiden (Janna) Slavens of Noblesville, IN, Cole (Nikole) Slavens of Newport, TN, Riley (Hannah) Slavens of Indianapolis, IN, Noah Leonhart & Emma Leonhardt of Crawfordsville, IN, River Finch of Lafayette, IN and Harper Mitchum of Auburn, AL. They have been blessed with four great grandchildren: Elanor, Finch & Liam of Noblesville, IN, and Eliana Ruth of Newport, TN. To all of them, she was lovingly referred to as “Outside Nana” because of her love for the outdoors. Suzanne is also survived by her brothers, Dale (Pam) Moore of Salem, IN, & Benny (Kathy) Moore of Salem, IN, as well as her beloved nieces and nephews.

Suzanne had a love of learning and completed a master’s degree from Purdue University in 1975. She was a teacher for several years in Indiana before she embarked on the journey of owning her own State Farm franchise. After several years State Farm noticed her talent and she went to work for State Farm Corporate-Learning and Development where she traveled and taught.

Suzanne lived an adventurous life! She loved her family and friends, baking, singing, nature walks, gardening, fishing, quilting, painting, playing canasta, and making sequenced stockings for all her family. Please share your memories with Suzanne’s loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Salem, Indiana at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to one of the following organizations:

The Cole Center for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders

1975 Town Center - Suite 203 / Knoxville, TN 37922

(865) 909-4030

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1161 21st Ave. South - A0118 MCN / Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 936-0060