Sue Jane Smith (Bowen), 85, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Alum Creek, WV went to “the big house” on Sunday, January 23, 2022, with her children JD Smith (Toni) of Charlotte, NC; Kathy Roberts (Fred) of Decatur, AL and Leesburg, FL; and Cindie King Gilpen (Jim) of Elkview, WV at her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Reverend Arvil Smith, her parents, her brothers, Doug and Bob and her granddaughter, Amy Jane King.
She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren,1 great great grandchild, and 2 sisters, Phyllis and Virginia.
Sue’s greatest joy in life was entertaining and cooking for her family and friends. You knew you were deeply loved if she had one of her famous poundcakes ready upon your arrival!
Sue retired in 2004 from the State of WV where she worked as the Personnel Coordinator for Child Support Enforcement. She was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church in Alum Creek, WV. She also attended First Baptist of Melbourne Florida for the last 17 years. In later years she enjoyed the company of The Red Hat Society ladies.
A brief service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with her son, JD Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV. Friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her memory are made to either CitiIMPACT Ministries @ www.CitiIMPACT.org, or William B. Childs Hospice House 381 Medplex Pkwy, Palm Bay, FL 32907.
Dear Family and Friends,
We will always be grateful for knowing Sue. She enriched our Sunday School at First Baptist Church in Melbourne, FL with her insight into the word and her fun sense of humor. Because of our shared first names we became kindred spirits. Sue always had a kind word and a smile when we saw each other. When I visited Sue she shared about her family and showed me pictures of everyone. It was so nice to meet many of her family at a special birthday party her family gave her at a local restaurant listening to the many stories about the love they shared. I will always remember Sue’s smile that day. We are sure she is smiling now looking at the face of Jesus.
Bob and Sue Bloch
Years ago I was on an afternoon cruise and they had a Dixieland jazz band. I was dancing (if that’s what you call my lack of rhythm) and never saw Ms. Sue without her teasing me about it. She always brought a smile to my face. Praying for Kathy and rest of family.
I am so very sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. She was a wonderful person in so many ways.
We will miss “Sweet Sue”. Sue was so sweet and loving. Sue loved our Lord and was one of the kindest people around.
We have been so blessed to know Sue; we look forward to seeing her in heaven one day soon!
Brian and Vickie Lock