OBITUARY Mary Sue Kornegay Passed away on November 26, 2018 Mary Sue Woodard Kornegay, 96 years old, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on November 26, 2018, at Sharon Towers where she lived for the past ten years. Born on April 30, 1922, in Carroll County, Tennessee, she was the eighth child out of ten born to Eldon Ernest and Ollie Mae Simons Woodard. Sue went to business college and after graduating school began her career as a secretary.
She met a dashing young man named Ed Kornegay, who swept her off her feet. After a short courtship, they married and Ed’s career brought them to Charlotte where they began to create their lives with their two sons. Sue began a career as a homemaker, she was a wonderful wife and mother.
Her family was the most important thing in her life. Sue was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte for 65 years. Sue loved the Lord and served Him faithfully throughout her life.
She was awarded a Life Membership in Presbyterian Women, served as Moderator of Presbyterian Women, Circle Moderator, was a Stephen Minister, taught Sunday school, and served on so many other committees for the church. Sue enjoyed volunteer work, having served with Chaplaincy Services at Presbyterian Hospital (Novant Hospital), Loaves and Fishes, and Friendship Trays. Sue was a member of the Friendship Force Organization, Elderhostel, Sardis Stars Square Dance Club and she and Ed loved traveling all over the world.
She was an avid tennis player, bridge player and loved to walk. Sue loved God’s creations, the outdoors, and birds especially. Her greatest love was her family.
Sue spent many hours attending her grandchildren’s sports activities, plays and choral concerts. She was happiest when she was sitting on the porch at Lake Norman, surrounded by her family, cooking for everyone, being the ultimate southern hostess. Sue is survived by her dearly loved sons, Greg and Tim, her daughter-law Prudy and her adored grandchildren Mary, Matthew and Katherine, her brothers Harold, Gordon and sister-in-law June, and many nieces and nephews.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents Eldon and Ollie Mae, and loving husband Ed, her brothers Max (Rachel), Sam (Jamie), Horace (Dot/Mae), and Al (Mae), sisters Verdie (Horace), Flo (William), Pauline (Gerald), and precious grandson John. The Kornegay family would like to thank the entire staff and the extraordinary caregivers at Sharon Towers Azalea Wing, Skilled Healthcare Second Floor and Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region for the very loving care they bestowed on Sue while she was there; and Dr. Eric Landis for his care and kindness that went above and beyond. We are truly grateful.
Sue’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 28 from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Sharon Towers, 5100 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 in the Harris Towne Center. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29 at First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. A reception will follow in the Wood Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Television Ministry, First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
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