Mary Sue Williams Autry, 67, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 3, 1948 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Leslie David and Russell Mae Burbage Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Ray Kennedy, Sr.; one brother and two sisters.

Sue is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, Jerry A. Autry; sons, Douglas Ray Kennedy, Jr. (Jackie) and James Leslie Autry; grandchildren, Ronnie Kennedy (Shaina), Amber Boyce (Jerry), and Taylor Kennedy: great grandchildren, Ayden, Avery, Jeremiah and Annaleigh; sisters, Adelaide Byrd (Bud), Janice Beasley, and Jewell Register (Donnie); and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was a faithful member of Faith Independent Baptist Church. Many will fondly remember Sue as their beautician as her career as a hair stylist spanned for more than 30 years.

Not only was Sue a beloved wife and wonderful mother, grandmother, and sister, but a generous friend to all who knew her. She was a kind and gentle lady with a heart always ready to show the love of Christ within her. Sue blessed the lives of many and leaves a legacy of kindness, compassion and steadfast faith in the Lord.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at Faith Independent Baptist Church, 1309 NC Hwy 903 S, Magnolia, NC 28453 with The Rev. Ray Kennedy, The Rev. Carl Gibbs and The Rev. Scott Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the church until hour of the service.

The family would like to thank ICU staff, 2nd floor staff, John Kornegay, MD and Chad Kornegay, MD of Vidant Duplin Hospital and the staff of CCU at New Hanover Regional Medical Center for the excellent and compassionate care given to Sue during her illness.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at Faith Independent Baptist Church, 1309 NC Hwy 903 S, Magnolia, NC 28453 with The Rev. Ray Kennedy, The Rev. Carl Gibbs and The Rev. Scott Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the church until hour of the service.