Susan Nell Roe

Hortense-Susan Nell Spradley Roe, 62 of Hortense, passed away Saturday evening (November 18, 2017) at the Satilla Hospice House in Waycross following an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, Ga. her parents were Lee Spradley and Beulah Mae Knowles Spradley. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Johnny Spradley and Donnie Spradley.

Ms. Roe was retired from Bayview Nursing Home as a Nurses Aide. She was a member of the Hortense Holiness Church. She enjoyed singing, gardening, going to church, going to the mountains , the beach , and bluegrass festivals. Susan loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Robert “Bud” Roe of Hortense; a son and a daughter-in-law, Robert B. Roe (Chelese) of Nahunta; a daughter and a son-in-law, Mandy Smith (Chris) of Blackshear; 6 grandchildren, Autumn Mallory Smith, Madalyn Jade Lovell, Nathan George- Monroe Lovell, Daniel Ray Smith, Ridge Lane Roberson Roe and Carter Lee Roe; 2 brothers and a spouse, Ronnie Spradley (Phyllis) of Hoboken, Michael Spradley of Blackshear; 2 sisters and a spouse, Carol Ann James (Curly) of Manor, Leslie Jankowski of Blackshear. Also several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Monday evening (November 20, 2017) from 6:00-8:00 PM at Hortense Holiness Church on Sawgrass Rd. off Hwy 32 E..

A funeral Service will be held Tuesday (November 21, 2017) at 2PM at the Hortense Holiness Church with Rev. Sammy Spradley officiating.

Burial will follow in the Satilla Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Roger Fender, Scott Wilcox, Jesse Roberson, Brittian Flowers, Austin Stokes, and Mark Spradley.

Honorary pallbearers will be Benny Taylor, Elbert Flowers, Buddy Stevens, Pete Spradley, Nathan George- Monroe Lovell, Ridge Lane Roberson Roe, Daniel Ray Smith, Larry Fales and Carter Lee Roe.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.