Mary Sue Smith Surber, age 85, of Arbor Ridge of Eden, formerly of Mountain Road, Martinsville passed away at Morehead Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning January 3, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Wednesday the 6th of January at Chatham Heights Baptist Church in Martinsville with burial to follow at Roselawn Burial Park. Mrs. Surber was born August 19, 1924 in Leaksville, NC to the late Fred D. Smith and Hattie Carter Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Alfred Surber, Sr. Mrs. Surber was a member of the Chatham Heights Baptist Church where she was active in the adult choir and senior choir. She was a long-time member and officer in Woodmen of the World. She was a homemaker and also taught kindergarten at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church after her children were grown. In addition she was well-known as a local humorist and storyteller and presented programs and recitations for many functions. Survivors include daughter Carol Surber Lewis and husband Jack of Oriskany, Va.; sons James A. "Jim" Surber, Jr. and wife Linda of Greensboro; Jeffrey S. Surber of Cantonsville, Md.; sisters Eunice Shreve and her late husband P.H.of Cary, NC; Ruby Hinson and her late husband James of Eden; brother Fred D. Smith,Jr. and wife Barbara of Eden; grandson Craig and triplet grandchildren Eric, Lauren, and Christin; sister-in-law Mary Surber and brother-in-law Robert Surber both of Burlington; and many loving friends and family including cousins, nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her caregiver Isamar Britto. Visitation will be held on Tuesday the 5th of January at Fair Funeral Home from 4-6 pm and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Road, Martinsville, Va. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
To the the Surber Family: My heart-felt condolences go out to your family. Having met your mom and grandma's very warm-hearted and kind son, Jeff, some years ago, I know your mom had to have been a fine lady to have raised such a person. Always cherish those memories [of her] in your heart. Sandra Winkler-Baltimore, MD
Sandra Archer-Winkler
So sorry for your loss.Your family is in our prayers. So sorry for your loss.Your family is in our prayers.God Bless all of you. Second cousin,Mark Kinney,son of Lois Durham Kinney
mark kinney
So sorry to read about Mrs. Surber's passing in the Martinsville Bulletin. My Dad, Buck Powell, lived at Spruce Village while your Mom was there. When she found out that my son, B.J., worked for Botetourt County and knew Carol and Jack, she was so pleased that she had that connection with Daddy and myself. Then Carol tells her that she also knows my other son, Will, from an EMT-E class that they took together. I don't think I ever mentioned to her that my sister and I were in the MHS Class of 1969 with her son. What a small world we live in. She was always so funny telling her jokes and stories. I know you will truly miss that, but I hope it also brings many smiles to your face everytime you remember one of her jokes. Take care and remember to stay in touch with each other.
Skeeter Powell Joyce
Your Mother and Father were great influences on the young and older generations. We were very blessed to move next door to them in 1982. They both had a daily joke and a smile. Mary Sue loved to visit the creek! The amount of photos of the triplets were endless! She was very much a wonderful lady and blessed our lives! Mary Sue Smith Surber was loved and admired by many people. Love, Pam Morley Joyce
Pam Morley Joyce
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