Sue Buff Bonser

Sue Buff Bonser, 81, of Morganton, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2011. Born December 9, 1929, she was the oldest daughter of the late Johnnie Buff and Lucy Richards Buff. Sue graduated from Belwood School in 1948 and attended nursing school. She retired from Western Carolina Center and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.Sue is survived by her husband of 28 years, David Bonser; a son, Clyde Edward Franklin, Jr. of Morganton a daughter, Brenda Richards and husband, Allan, of Shelby, NC; grandchildren, Johnny Richards and wife, Etouko, of VA, Gina McCoy and husband, Darin, of AL; and Connie Thompson and husband, Jamie, of Boiling Springs, NC; great-grandchildren, Shaina, Chris, Leigha, and Corey; three step-children; fourteen step-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth McAuley and husband, Dick, of Hickory, NC.The family would like to thank a very special Beam family, who Sue loved very dearly.A celebration of Sue’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Larry Cline and Rev. David Costner officiating. Jeans will be the choice of attire. Memorial contributions may be made to Knob Creek Methodist Church Grounds Fund, 985 Enola Road, Lot 5, Morganton, NC 28655. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.