SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — It’s been said that while in college, you may have a professor, or teacher aid who has a lasting impact on your studies and life.

Everyone’s college experience is different, but at Texas State University, Susie Mullen — also known as Miss Susie — was one of those people who could make the most beaten and downtrodden student smile and see the positive in the day.

Mullen garnered a reputation as someone who went out of their way to make someone smile. She worked at Jones Dining Hall and served up whatever the kitchen dished out to a hungry Bobcat Nation.

And with the side of fries, she would ask how one was doing.

“My first real job I ever had was at Jones Cafeteria towards the end of my time as a student at Texas State. I didn’t know what I was getting into, but it was better than doing nothing. I wasn’t in a great place at that time, but work helped me pull myself out of a small slump,” said Madeline Francis, a former Texas State Student. I’ve seen Susie around before then, but as I began to work at Jones, I was always amazed at how sweet and kind she was. It always made my work day when I had a shift where I could see her. On breaks, I chatted with her if she wasn’t too busy, and she’d always say encouraging things like ‘You really are doing a great job, sweetie!’ That made work at the cafeteria that much better.”

Millicent Dorsett, a former student and friend of Mullen’s said:

“She’d be that person who, ya know, gave you that great feeling of someone cares out there — she’d ask how you were doing and just wanted to get you through and make sure you were doing okay.”

Once word got out that Miss Susie’s health had taken a nosedive, social media lit up with stories like these and countless memories from former and current students — impressive when you consider it’s Spring Break.

Those who opted to speak on Mullen’s behalf did not opt to get into what happened, but did tell us that Miss Susie’s health deteriorated fast over the past weekend. She was taken to Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos and as of this writing is set to be placed in hospice care.

“She was one of the first people that talked to me on my first day at a new job and made me feel welcomed,” said Robert Garcia via Twitter.

Mullen, a native of San Marcos, managed to travel the country, says those who know her. When she returned, she ran a restaurant, taught elementary school, and eventually ended up at Texas State —where it seems she made the most impact on students.

“Always seen her walking around the big HEB area and never had a problem giving her a ride. The impact this woman left at TXST is going to resonate in its history,” said @kennyfrmthebloc in a tweet.

Those who are by Mullen’s side say all are welcome to swing by Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos to pay her a visit.