Cora Baxley "Sue" Thomasson

Sue Thomasson SUFFOLK - Cora Baxley "Sue" Thomasson, of the 2900 block of Ames Cove Drive, died Oct. 16, 2010 in her home. She was born Feb. 10, 1941 to the late Walter Johnson and Grace Baxley of St. Pauls, N.C. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Ronald Baxley. Sue was a loving wife, mother, sister and teacher. She taught in Maryland for a few years before moving to Suffolk. She finished her career of 29 years teaching at Western Branch Elementary School. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, O.C. "Tom" Thomasson Jr.; one son, Tommy Thomasson III and wife Angie of Suffolk; two grandchildren, Amber and Bryce (the love of her life); one sister, Sandra Godwin and husband William of Sherrills Ford, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Sue was a member of Nansemond River Baptist Church. Tom and the family would like to thank the Lydia Bible Class and Marie Kelly for all of their support. A funeral will be held Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m., in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk, by Pastor Gary Vaughn. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Nansemond River Baptist Church Building Fund, 2896 Bridge Road, Suffolk, VA 23435 or Gideons International-Suffolk Camp, P.O. Box 1214, Suffolk, VA 23439-1214. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.