Sue Wells Hanson died after a short battle with aggressive cancer on Aug. 5, 2023 in our home, Myrtle Beach, SC. Sue was born June 5, 1943 in Lafayette Village, VA. She was the last of the five Wells siblings having outlived her three brothers, Pug, Joe, and Lewis, and sister Judy. Sue is survived by her loving husband Buren (Rusty), cousin Mary Lou Wells Knisley, nephew Matt Price and his wife Jennifer, of Cary NC, Matt’s father Hassell Price (Judy’s husband), nieces Lisa Pendleton (husband Eric) and Tina Wells, Dale King and sister Cindy Wells, brother-in-law Craig I Hanson and his wife Nancy of Charleston SC. After graduating from Alleghany District High School Sue attended Ferrum College. She started her early adult life becoming a model but soon became a very successful sales representative. She was a long-time resident of Raeford, NC. During these years, Sue became very active with the Hoke-Raeford Museum, organizing and conducting Colonial Days, acting in plays, and serving for many years as the museum’s treasurer. She was very active in the Raeford United Methodist Church for over 30 years participating in many events and held several leadership positions, first as Chair of the Youth Council, serving on the Pastor-Parrish Relations Committee and for many years as the Chair of the Parsonage Committee. She was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR ) award for “Excellence in Community Service” and also was presented the “Wonderful Women of Hoke” award for her many contributions to the community by the Raeford-Hoke Library. No services are planned and her ashes will be buried in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA. No services are planned but Sue would be pleased if a contribution was made in her memory to the Salvation Army.
