Sue Motley

Mrs. Sue Davis Motley peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 following a year of declining health.

Her funeral will be 2 PM Saturday at Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Clark Remsburg, Jr. and Dr. Steve Ayers. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church Fellowship Hall at 12:30 PM and again following the service.

Sue was born December 2, 1929 in Kings Mountain to the late Lawrence and Beatrice Hord Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred P. Motley in 1993 and a sister, Peggy Fitch.

Sue’s life revolved around flowers. She attended the Harper Floral School in Atlanta and later opened Sue’s Flower Shop. Her flowers were enjoyed by many people at weddings, funerals and everywhere in between. Sue also loved playing bridge with friends.

Sue is survived by her sons, Frederick Motley and his wife, Debbie, and Penn Motley and his wife, Jackie; grandsons, Davis Motley and Isaac Hammonds; brother, Bill Davis of Greenville, SC and a number of nieces and nephews including Kevin, Keith and Summer Fitch.

Memorials may be made to the Bob and Carolyn Tucker Hospice House, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.