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DURHAM- Mrs. Susan Jane McKown, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior and her loving husband, Dick, on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Mrs. McKown was born on September 6, 1944 to Robert and Effie “Jane” Goble in Abilene, Texas. She graduated from Kansas State with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She worked for over 10 years at Westminster Preschool and later worked for Trinity School from which she retired after 15 years. After retiring, Susan often worked as a substitute teacher. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd for over 30 years. She was passionately engaged in the Global Outreach Team and taught ESL as well as Sunday School for many years. Susan was very active with the Gideons, Abundant Joy and in GriefShare. She enjoyed watching cooking and home renovation shows as well as sports, especially Duke Basketball. Susan loved reading and writing in her journal, she especially enjoyed writing and sending cards to those closest to her. Susan was a woman of prayer who had a great sense of humor and whose generosity helped many people throughout the years. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, who will be deeply missed.
Mrs. McKown was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Effie “Jane” Goble, and her husband, Richard “Dick” McKown. She is survived by her son, James McKown (Tiffany) of Greeneville, TN; daughter, Tracy Padgett (Joel) of Charlotte, NC, Sarah McWhorter (Paul) of Somerville, MA; brother, Rob Goble (Kristi) of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Kathy Duvenci of Kansas City, MO, and Rebecca Switzer (Allen); grandchildren, Jonas Padgett, Jace Padgett, Jake Padgett, Risa McWhorter, and Ellie McWhorter; and numerous other loving family members.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 3741 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707. Officiating will be Reverend Chris Garrett.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideons International at P.O. Box 97251 Washington, DC 20090-7251.
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Phyllis Lautz (Biddle)
Dear Family, I am so sorry to read about Susan. My prayers are with all of you as you mourn her loss and as you trade wonderful memories of her life. Hugs, Phyllis Lautz Biddle
Roger Alexander
Goble Family, our friendship began in early 1950’s on Atwood Ave. just north of 21st street when we attended Randolph Grade School Susan. Our mothers Jane and Vi continued their friendship for the rest of their lives, Jane made the trip to Bella Vista for Vi’s 80th birthday in 1997. They played bridge often either at Thornton Place or Aldersgate Village. Susan and Jane have enjoyed a very good life. My prayers are with the Goble family. Roger Alexander
David Nelson
Very sorry to hear of Susan Goble’s death. It completes a kind of circle for me. She and I were both accepted into the Peace Corps after college, and coincidentally we were both assigned to the same group of volunteers going to Ghana. We arrived at the training site in Boston, and were delighted to find familiar faces and high school classmates.
After some contemplation, Susan decided she could not commit to a two-year stint overseas, so she returned to Topeka. However, she asked me to keep her informed about my Peace Corps experience, and we exchanged several letters to and from my post in Ghana. She was a lovely person who served others over the rest of her life.
I posted this for Stan. I felt this was the correct place. David
Stan Wellborn
Martha Jane Guild (Neukomm)
So very sad to hear about Susan Goble passing. My dear friend Jodi Huffman Peterson told me about this. Glad to see you posted it for all of us to see.
Glenda K. Huntsman
To Susan's family and friends, how blessed you have been to have Susan in your lives. Thank you for sharing her life long generious lovingkindness to all who were blessed to know her. What a beautiful woman with a loving heart. Aloha `oe Susan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much Aloha, Glenda
Diann R. Edwards (Arbuthnot)
So sorry to hear of Susan's passing. So sad to see former classmates leaving this earth but I did have the pleasure of knowing her my high school years. Rest in peace Susan and may your afterlife be as gracious as your time here on earth.
Kathlyn Hogue (Parker-Rodriguez)
To susan's family and friends I send my sincere condolences. I remembeer Susan frrm Junior high and alwasy thught she wa a lot of fun. nShe was alwys sa good person. The world is a less well off for her passing. My God bless you all and give you comfort.