Suzy LaBonte

Suzy LaBonte lives with her family in the beautiful farmland of the Shenandoah Valley.

She has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Cedarville University and enjoys homeschooling her children. For over 30 years, she has been blessed to be the wife of her high school sweetheart, Allen, who manages the engine repair shop for an aviation company at a local airport. Suzy values marriage, motherhood, and adoption.

After her 16 year old son, Zachary, died of suicide in 2009, Suzy wrote a book about her experience titled Zachary's Choice: Surviving My Child's Suicide. She also created a local monthly support group for survivors of suicide loss called Lanterns of Hope. Meeting with these individuals within her community who are sharing a similar journey has been extremely healing. She also keeps in close contact with others beyond her community who lost a loved one to suicide. These she counts among her dearest friends.

On a personal note, Suzy enjoys looking for treasures at garage sales and thrift stores. She loves being outside and tending to her perennial flowers. Besides writing, she enjoys various crafts, vacationing at the beach, and keeping in touch with family and friends. Above all else, Suzy endeavors to serve her family and please her Savior, Jesus Christ.