Sue Irene Morrison Nelson

Mrs. Sue Irene Morrison Nelson, 97, of 129 Lovill Avenue, Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Twelve Oaks. She was born February 14, 1913, in Patrick County, VA, to the late Charles W. and Mary Martin Morrison. She worked for the civil service at Langley Air Force Base during World War II and was retired from the Fairfax County School System in Virginia. She was a member of the Grace Moravian Church and the Senior Friends at Grace Moravian. Surviving are eight nieces and nephews, Mickey Murib of Winston-Salem, Nelda Thomas, Mary (David) Jenkins, Alice Morrison, Mike Morrison, Eddie Morrison, Tommy Morrison, and Vickie Cooke, all of Mount Airy; and several great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her husband, Gus Nelson; two sisters, Ethel Johnson and Alice Gardner; and three brothers, Pete Morrison, Tom Morrison, and Leonard "Monk" Morrison. A memorial graveside service will be held Friday, May 21, 2010, at 2:00 PM at God's Acre, with the Rev. Tony Hayworth officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of David and Mary Jenkins at 1542 Forrest Drive in Mount Airy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Moravian Church, 1401 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030.