Sue Pewitt

Sue Pewitt, retired funeral director, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. She passed away at her home in Cape Girardeau.

Sue Pewitt

Sue Pewitt

She was born March 19, 1928, in Van Buren, Missouri, to Ray and Dollie Standley. She and Charles S. "Bud" Pewitt were married Dec. 11, 1949. They made their home in Ellington, Missouri, where they owned and operated Pewitt Funeral Home for nearly 50 years. In 2002, they moved to Cape Girardeau to be near their children and grandchildren. Sue and Bud had been married nearly 59 years when Bud passed away Oct. 29, 2008.

Sue's family was the love of her life. She had 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and attending their school events was Sue's top priority. Sue also enjoyed playing the organ, weaving, watercolor painting, ceramics, music, dancing and especially spending time with her family. Sue loved gardening and obtained her certification as a Master Gardener from Garden Club of Missouri.

She was a faithful member of Maple United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau and a former member of Ellington United Methodist Church. Her favorite Scripture is Psalm 27:1: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life."

Loving survivors include three children and their spouses, Susan (Lonnie) Stroder and Dr. Charles S. Pewitt of Jackson, and Dr. Julia (Mitch) Kinder of Brentwood, Tennessee. Sue's grandchildren and great-grandchildren include Tim (Karie) Stroder and children, Josie and Riley Charles Stroder; Ryan Stroder; Alex Stroder (Clarissa); Megan Pewitt (Darby); Lindsey Pewitt; Alexa Pewitt (Brandon); Landry Pewitt; and Ella, Paxton and Dexter Kinder. Nieces and nephews include Patricia, Michael, William and Larry Casey; and Charles, David, Rick and Brian Standley. Great-nieces and -nephews, cousins and friends are also cherished.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband; two siblings, Loveda (John) Casey and Franklin (Geneva) Standley; and her parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Jeff Estes will conduct the funeral at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the funeral home.

The Rev. Jim Cooper will conduct a graveside service at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Ellington Memorial Cemetery in Ellington, where Sue will rest next to Bud.

The family appreciates memorial contributions to Maple United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau, Ellington United Methodist Church or Ellington Memorial Cemetery.

Sue asked that her life be celebrated. Share memories online with the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Sue's obituary article at mccombsfuneralhome.com.

Sue would want to be remembered when you hear Glenn Miller's Orchestra, see a dogwood tree and when you plant flowers this spring.