Sue J. Lance

Sue J. Lance, age 77, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Sue was born in Nashville, Georgia to the late Joseph Johnson and Ruby Griner Johnson.  She was the epitome of the Proverbs 31 woman and she was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Washington. Sue was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution- Kettle Creek Chapter, NSDAR.  In addition to being a homemaker, she retired from the library as a parapro at Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School.

Sue’s greatest accomplishment was the title of “Grandmother,” and her greatest joy in life were her grandchildren.  She was a loving matriarch who was steadfast in her faith and devout in her Christian beliefs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Johnson.

Sue is survived by her husband of 57 years, Willard Lance; three children, Laura Foxworth of Simpsonville, South Carolina, James Lance (Keeley) of Grovetown, and Elizabeth Conway (Chris) of Athens; four grandchildren, Andrew Lance, Allen Lance, Cooper Lance, and Addy Grace Lance; brothers and sisters, Jobeth Peacock (Doug) of Orlando, Larry Johnson (Connie), Jan Tyson (Danny), and Stan Johnson (Michelle), all of Tifton; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 P.M. Friday in the chapel of Hopkins Funeral Home.

A celebration of Sue’s life will take place at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Washington with Dr. Phil Pilgrim officiating.  Interment will follow in the family plot at Clifford’s Grove, Lundburg Road.  Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions at FBC Washington; or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, PO Box 414238, Boston, MA 02241.