FRANKLIN - Susie Faye Carpenter Stanley, 82, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, Sept. 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; daughter, Melissa Stanley Cook of Franklin; honorary daughter, Beverly Stanley Adams and husband Eddie of Piedmont, South Carolina; sisters, Francis Norris of Franklin and Emma Edsell of Rural Hall; brother, J.B. Carpenter of Franklin; grandchildren, Chet Stanley (Heather), Tyler Cook, Katie Wiggins (Brad), Miranda Cook and Mekenzie Cook; great-grandchildren, Pender Wiggins, Maelee Wiggins, Brenley Stanley, Casey Stanley, Kobe Wiggins and Eli Wiggins; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
A celebration of life was held on Sept. 6 in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Don Moffitt and Rev. John Franklin Howard officiated. Burial followed in the Gillespie Chapel cemetery.
The family received friends prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Chett Stanley, Tyler Cook, Brad Wiggins, Eddie Adams, Scottie Stanley and Gary McCall. Honorary pallbearers were 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 maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.