Sue Reid Terrell

October 29, 2024

CHARLOTTE – Sue Reid Terrell, a resident of The Sharon in Charlotte, North Carolina, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the age of 86.  Daughter of Professor James and Anne Reid, she was born on August 26, 1938, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. 

In 1942, the family moved to Davidson, North Carolina where she lived until her marriage.  She graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1956 and from Queens College in 1960. 

Sue married William Terrell in 1960 and moved to Portland, Oregon where they lived for fourteen months.  In 1961, they moved to Charlotte where they settled and started their family.  They joined Covenant Presbyterian Church where Sue was an Elder Emerita, a member of the Covenant Choir, a Stephen Minister, and a member of Presbyterian Women.  She was also a former member of the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Sue delighted in her family – her husband, their three children and spouses and her five grandchildren.  Besides her family, she loved classical music and travel.  She visited all fifty states and traveled with her husband to many foreign countries.  In 2012, they took the entire family to Switzerland for a vacation.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Patricia Terrell Walker; sons, David and his wife, Heather, and James and his wife, Linda and grandchildren, William, Walker, Cole, Luke and Sylvia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Terrell.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 15, 2024 in the sanctuary of Covenant Presyterian Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Department of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 or Sharon Towers Residents’ Fund, 5100 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 or to the charity of donor’s choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Brenda Monteith Plant

    Sue was a good friend and fellow book club member for many years. I have not seen Sue in recent years but enjoy the memories of her warmth and friendship.

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  • Clarkie Brown

    I loved Sue. We were on a music search committee together. Sue was so smart, poised and a great leader. One of the most attractive women I have ever known. Enjoyed being with her on Covenant womens retreats, at church and seeing her at The Towers. I will miss her beautiful smile. Will miss you Sue. You were one of the good ones.

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  • Gina Carroll Howard

    What a terrible loss — and a double blow coming so soon after your father’s death. I often heard your mother singing on warm nights when the windows were open, and she was my go-to resource when I was in the midst of baking and discovered myself tjust shy of the needed amount of sugar or flour. How fortunate I was to have your parents for neighbors for so many years.

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  • Robert Dartnall

    Dear Friends Pat David & Jim, I am so sorry to read of your mom’s passing this week. I’m so thankful she and your dad were good friends of my parents through church & choir & book club. I’ll always remember her friendly smile and gentle voice. I’ll keep you all in my prayers. Robert

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  • Pierce and Jane Howard

    Oh the memories—while she was in high school when Pierce dated her friend Ginger Puckett, her dad a geography prof at DC, eating at Little Italy Ristorante on Central, singing madrigals, cooking and eating Brunswick stew, sipping sheep dip…

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  • Rachel Morse

    Sending love to all the family. I fondly remember my conversations with Cousin Sue and visiting about our Oklahoma family and connections. She was well loved.

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  • Helen Hunter

    Sue is one of the best friends I’ve ever had. I shall truly miss her

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