Obituary for Susie Faye Stanley (Carpenter)
Susie Faye Carpenter Stanley, 82, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late James Coil and Bonnie Sanders Carpenter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Eva McCall and an infant sister.
“Miss Susie” was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver. She was always taking care of others, especially her husband of 65 years, Chester Stanley. Susie retired as Cafeteria Manager at Cartoogechaye Elementary school. She was known for being a great seamstress and an excellent cook, especially for delicious cinnamon rolls. Susie was presented the Louise Sublett Award, which is the highest cooking award for someone working in school cafeterias. May 27, 1995 was declared “Miss Susie Day”, and she was given a parade and cookout in her honor. Susie was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Chester Stanley; son, Chuckie Stanley and wife Teresa of Franklin, NC; daughter, Melissa Stanley Cook of Franklin, NC; honorary daughter, Beverly Stanley Adams and husband Eddie of Piedmont, SC; two sisters, Francis Norris of Franklin, NC and Emma Edsell of Rural Hall, NC; and one brother, J.B. Carpenter of Franklin, NC. Susie also has five grandchildren, Chet Stanley (Heather), Tyler Cook, Katie Wiggins (Brad), Miranda Cook and Mekenzie Cook; six great grandchildren, Pender Wiggins, Maelee Wiggins, Brenley Stanley, Casey Stanley, Kobe Wiggins and Eli Wiggins; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members surviving.
A celebration of life will be at 2pm on Tuesday, September 6 in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Don Moffitt and Rev. John Franklin Howard will officiate. Burial will be in the Gillespie Chapel cemetery.
The family will receive friends, from 1pm till 2pm, one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Chett Stanley, Tyler Cook, Brad Wiggins, Eddie Adams, Scottie Stanley and Gary McCall. Honorary pallbearers will be Pender Wiggins and Casey Stanley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gillespie Chapel cemetery fund or Macon County Community Care (attn: Joey Gibson).
The family would like to thank Dr. Steven Queen, Elsie Williamson, Kristin Flowers, Jessica Baker, and Terry Nugent for the excellent care and love, that each of you showed for Susie.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late James Coil and Bonnie Sanders Carpenter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Eva McCall and an infant sister.
“Miss Susie” was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver. She was always taking care of others, especially her husband of 65 years, Chester Stanley. Susie retired as Cafeteria Manager at Cartoogechaye Elementary school. She was known for being a great seamstress and an excellent cook, especially for delicious cinnamon rolls. Susie was presented the Louise Sublett Award, which is the highest cooking award for someone working in school cafeterias. May 27, 1995 was declared “Miss Susie Day”, and she was given a parade and cookout in her honor. Susie was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Chester Stanley; son, Chuckie Stanley and wife Teresa of Franklin, NC; daughter, Melissa Stanley Cook of Franklin, NC; honorary daughter, Beverly Stanley Adams and husband Eddie of Piedmont, SC; two sisters, Francis Norris of Franklin, NC and Emma Edsell of Rural Hall, NC; and one brother, J.B. Carpenter of Franklin, NC. Susie also has five grandchildren, Chet Stanley (Heather), Tyler Cook, Katie Wiggins (Brad), Miranda Cook and Mekenzie Cook; six great grandchildren, Pender Wiggins, Maelee Wiggins, Brenley Stanley, Casey Stanley, Kobe Wiggins and Eli Wiggins; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members surviving.
A celebration of life will be at 2pm on Tuesday, September 6 in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Don Moffitt and Rev. John Franklin Howard will officiate. Burial will be in the Gillespie Chapel cemetery.
The family will receive friends, from 1pm till 2pm, one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Chett Stanley, Tyler Cook, Brad Wiggins, Eddie Adams, Scottie Stanley and Gary McCall. Honorary pallbearers will be Pender Wiggins and Casey Stanley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gillespie Chapel cemetery fund or Macon County Community Care (attn: Joey Gibson).
The family would like to thank Dr. Steven Queen, Elsie Williamson, Kristin Flowers, Jessica Baker, and Terry Nugent for the excellent care and love, that each of you showed for Susie.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.