Margaret Susan “Sue” Edwards Jones

Margaret Susan “Sue” Edwards Jones, 74, of Morganton passed away in her home on Friday, July 27, 2018. Born in New Bern, NC on February 21, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Willis Jerome Edwards and Gertrude Hartis Edwards.

Having lived in Wilmington, NC for many years, she enjoyed saltwater fishing with friends, was a member of the Junior League and actively participated in the PTO at Alderman Elementary. In the 1990s, Sue worked for Gene and Hank Miller at the Miller Building Corporation. She worked at PPD in Wilmington until she retired in 2014, when she moved to Morganton.

Sue was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed her circle group with many special friends.  She also joined The Morganton Coffee Club, a prominent civic organization. Sue enjoyed working to give back to the community while serving as the group’s treasurer. Her friends will always remain near and dear to Sue’s children.

Known as “Mama Sue” to her family, she was preceded in death by a son, Doug Jones.

Mama Sue is survived by her sons, Bryan Jones (Kara) and Josh Jones (Melanie); daughter-in-law, Laura Jones; and grandchildren, Aidan, Vance, Mary Lindley, Lydia, and Evan.

A celebration of Sue’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 11, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Wanda Neely officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Donations can be made to Casting for Hope or First Presbyterian Church.