Susan H. Sannes
March 29, 1947 – April 4, 2012

Susan H. Sannes, wife of David Sannes entered into rest on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Wilson Medical Center.  Memorial services will be held Monday April 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 301 Circle Drive in Rocky Mount, Father George Greer officiating.  Interment will be on Cape Cod, MA at a later date.

“Suzi” was born on March 29, 1947 in Worcester, MA.  She grew up as a 13th generation Hinckley in the town of Cummaquid, MA.  She served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam era and was active in the Marine Corps League Tri-County Detachment 1262 of Rocky Mount, NC.  Suzi raised three children in Amherst Junction, WI while managing a small farming operation and family interstate trucking company.  In Wisconsin, Suzi was very active in her children’s lives and the community, serving as a troop leader in the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; attending sporting and 4H events.  She served with the Amherst Area First Responders, where she was best known as “Mom”.  Suzi served on the Vestry for Church of the Intercession in Stevens Point, WI and for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Rocky Mount, NC.  After moving to North Carolina in 1996, Suzi enjoyed gardening and her grandchildren.  Whether it be farm chores, babysitting, medical support for the high school sporting events, or helping friends in need, Suzi gave all of herself with compassion and joy.  She did not know a stranger and made everyone she cared for a part of the Sannes Family.

Survivors include her daughters, Lisa Graff of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Lori Sannes of Raleigh, NC; her son Bryan Sannes of Sims, NC; five grandchildren; her sister, Janis Gutchigian of New Jersey; and her brother John David Hinckley of Florida.

The family will receive friends at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church following her memorial service.  Family and friends are also welcome to stop by the Sannes residence from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2012.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marine Corps League Tri-County Det# 1262, PO Box 456, Red Oak, NC  27868.

Arrangements are by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC.

Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net