SUSAN C. ZIEMER
July 2, 1935-Dec. 20, 2016
Susan Ann Campbell Maxwell Ziemer, 81, Goldsboro, passed away early Tuesday morning at her home while surrounded by her family.
Susan was born in Wayne County July 2, 1935, to the late Edward Fulton Campbell and Beulah Mae Nickens Campbell. She was married for 42 years to the father of her children, Allen Jay Maxwell III.
Susan had worked for many years as a teacher's assistant with the Wayne County Public School System.
She was a lifetime member of First Christian Church in Goldsboro. Susan was devoted to her church, served as elder emeritus and Sunday school teacher, and sang in the choir for more than 42 years. She was involved in many other activities where she utilized her gifts and abilities to share the love of God.
Susan had a great love for music, and enjoyed the many opportunities given to her to sing with the church choir and III Century Singers.
Throughout her life, Susan lived her life with resiliency and a love for life. She faced her obstacles with grace and dignity and with an abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
She could light up a room with her joyous personality and radiant smile. Anyone who knew her knew she could make friends with anyone and was a kind and loving person to all she met.
Susan was blessed to have so many loyal lifelong friends to share her wonderful memories and experiences with over the years. Above all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Christian Church, followed by service celebrating Susan's life at 1 p.m. in the sanctuary, with the Rev. Dr. Fred Clarke and the Rev. Dr. Penny Ziemer officiating. Interment will conclude the service in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Susan is survived by her son, Neil Maxwell and wife, Amanda; daughter, Jennifer Thompson and husband, Carroll; grandchildren, Mary-Bridget Martin (Jeff), Alex Neil Maxwell, Lindsay Shields (Aaron), Blake Thompson and Emily Reaves (Matthew); and great-grandchildren, Mollie-Campbell Shields, Remington Thompson, Brylie Reaves and Macie Reaves.
She is also survived by her sisters, Mary (Bunkie) Parker and Betty Tart, and the children of her late husband, Walter A. Ziemer, Carey and wife, Penny, Steve and Mindy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter A. Ziemer; an infant daughter, and her brother, James A. Campbell.
Special thanks to Susan's wonderful neighbors, church friends and caregivers, including Mary Jo, Rhonda, Christine and Sonya, who cared for her and her family in so many kind and thoughtful ways throughout her declining health and during this time of loss.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Christian Church, 1609 Ash St., Goldsboro, N.C., 27530, or 3HC, 2402 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, N.C., 27534.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on December 21, 2016 10:00 AM