Born in Sherman Oaks, California, Susan was the daughter of the noted musician and songwriter Gordon Hill Jenkins and Nancy Ann Harkey. She grew up with two brothers, Gordon Jr., who predeceased her in 2015, and is survived by her younger brother Page, who resides in Los Angeles. Susan will be dearly remembered by the rest of her family: half-brother Bruce, three nieces, two nephews, five great-nieces, one great-nephew, and one great-great nephew.
Susan graduated from UCLA, where she majored in English and minored in Spanish, becoming fluent in the language. Her professional career was spent in the entertainment industry, where she worked as an executive assistant to several senior studio executives until her retirement at age 65.
For over 40 years, Susan shared her life with her beloved companion, the late Frank Allison, with whom she traveled extensively across the United States and abroad, particularly enjoying time in Mexico.
Faith was a central part of Susan’s life, and she attended church regularly. She was also a devoted animal lover. Susan will be remembered for her wit, loyalty, steadfast routines, and devotion to family, faith, and animals.
Private services will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to a local animal rescue or shelter.
