Dr. Susan Ayers Beeson, 84, of Summerfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Sue was born in Guilford County on May 24, 1940, to the late Charles Marion and Julia Parrish Ayers. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Summerfield where she taught Sunday school, was a choir member, and a BSF Leader. Sue earned her doctorate and spent her career as a Professor at UNCG. She also served on the Summerfield Parks and Recreation Committee. Sue loved her work, her church, and most of all her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Nunn.
Surviving are her loving husband of 64 years, James Lee Beeson, Sr. (Jimmy); three children, James L. Beeson, Jr. (Lynn), Julie Davidson (Marty), and Beth Beeson; her sister, Linda A. Southard; five grandchildren, Hannah Cope (Tony), Catherine Alvarez (Francisco), Corbin Beeson, Carter Beeson, and Evan Wagner; and two great grandchildren, Andrew Cope and Charlotte Cope.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Summerfield, 2300 Scalesville Road, Summerfield, NC 27358.
Ray Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sue Beeson and all are invited to share memories or offer condolences at www.rayfuneralhome.com
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