Sue was born on March 20, 1944 in Sampson County, NC and was the daughter of the late Hubert Denning Hawley and Louretha Daughtry Hawley. She was also preceded in death by her sister Loretta Grubbs.
Sue began her career at Morganite in 1976 and retired in 2009. She loved the beach, and especially enjoyed picking up sharks’ teeth with her daughter. She was also a homemaker, loved to travel and to prepare meals for family and friends. She was affectionately known by her family as “Granny.”
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Larry S. Crane; her daughter, Jody Knill (Bob), of Placerville, CA and Dunn; three grandchildren Lori Thornton of Erwin, Justin Knill (Katelyn) of Elk Grove CA, and Cody Knill of San Diego; four great-granddaughters; and an adored grand-dog Jack.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 5:OO p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home in Dunn, NC.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Price officiating. Burial will follow at Erwin Memorial Park.
Online condolence may be expressed at www.cromartiemiller.com.
Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home, of Dunn is in charge of arrangements.
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