Mary Sue (Susie) Layton, Stockley retiree

Mary Sue (Susie) Layton, 88, of Georgetown passed away at the Country Rest Home Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.  Susie was born in Jacksonville, Fla., to the late Tyre Lee Roper and Nora Stradley Roper. 

She retired from Stockley Center after 30 years, and was able to spend time quilting and hooking rugs that won awards.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas and Tyre Lee Roper Jr.; and sisters June Walton and Nancy Ansley; and her husband of 63 years, Wallace A. Layton.

She is survived by Rebecca Henderson, sister; Carleton Henderson, brother-in-law; daughters Patricia Brown and Kathy Hiatt; and son Allen Layton; as well as six granddaughters; and eight great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held Monday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m., at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro.  The funeral will begin at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. James Van Der Wall officiating.  Interment will follow at Carey’s Cemetery in Millsboro.

 In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to  Alzheimer’s  and dementia research (www.alz.org).

Electronic condolences via www.watsonfh.com.