Suzanne Schnerr Obituary Repack

Suzanne Schnerr ( May 14, 1968) was a childhood friend of singer-songwriter James Taylor, whose tragic death became the poignant subject of the first verse of his 1970 hit song, "Fire and Rain".

Impactful Presence:

Colleagues remember her as a "teacher’s teacher," always ready to share a resource or a kind word. suzanne schnerr obituary

Suzanne Schnurr

Suzanne Schnerr (often spelled ) was a childhood friend of singer-songwriter James Taylor . She is best known as the subject of the first verse of his 1970 hit song, "Fire and Rain" . Key Biographical Details Full Name: Susan Una "Susie" Schnurr. Suzanne Schnerr ( May 14, 1968) was a

The lyrics "Just yesterday morning, they let me know you were gone / Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you" directly reference the moment Taylor learned of her passing. She is best known as the subject of

All Faiths Cemetery

Suzanne is buried at in Middle Village, Queens. Though her life was short, she remains immortalized as a central figure in folk-rock history, representing the deep personal loss and "fire and rain" that Taylor experienced during his rise to fame.

Rest in peace, Suzanne. Your story doesn’t end here—it continues in every act of kindness inspired by your example.

Date and Manner of Death

: She died by suicide on May 14, 1968 , at the age of 19. Reports indicate she took her own life by jumping in front of a New York subway train.