Susan R. Coburn

Published 10:57 am Monday, August 12, 2019

FRANKLIN — Susan Ellis Rice Coburn, 51, passed away on Aug. 10, 2019, in her home.

A native of Boykins, Virginia, she was the daughter of Jerry D. and Joan P. Rice of Boykins.

She was predeceased by her husband, Wayne N. Coburn; her maternal grandparents, John E. and Carroll E. Partridge; and her paternal grandparents, James E. and Lucille J. Rice.

Susan was a graduate of Southampton High School, and a member of Boykins United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, Susan is survived by her daughters, Desty M. Heikens of Emporia and Megan N. Coburn of Franklin; a brother, Douglas E. Rice (Allison) of Branchville; and a granddaughter, Khloe E. Wrenn. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Mary D. Coburn; a brother- in-law, Michael L. Coburn (Shirley); a sister-in-law, Kim C. Davis (Mac); two nieces; two nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins; a special friend to Megan, Raegan Pittman; and many other friends.

The graveside celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, with the Rev. Michael Baugham officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Grace’s Little Angels, c/o Raegan Pittman, P.O. Box 218, Franklin, VA 23851.

www.wrightfuneralhome.org.