Susan Maria Boies-Kirk

Etowah, NC

Susan Maria Boies-Kirk, 67, of Etowah, died Friday, May 8, 2015 at Mission Hospital.

A native of Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late James H. Copple & Ruth D. Copple. Susan is also preceded in death by her previous husband, Donald L. Boies.

Before moving to Etowah seven years ago, she had prior residences in Manhattan Beach, CA & Costa Rica. Susan was the owner & operator of Seven Susanís Catering in Torrance, CA.

She was a member of Etowah United Methodist Church; and a past secretary with the Etowah Lionís Club.

Susan is survived by her husband of 15 years, Brent Kirk; two daughters, Kristi Lynn Purdue and Gwen Maria Brown and her husband Samuel; two step-daughters, Melissa Kirk Duffy and her husband Matthew and Laura Kirk Parchment and her husband Ian; two grandsons; three granddaughters; four step-grandsons; a brother, James D. Copple; and a sister, Katherine Austin.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Etowah United Methodist Church. A reception will follow the service at the church.

The family would like to thank Dr. Elizabeth Saft, Dr. Robert Ward, Dr. John Hill, and Dr. Mark McCollough for their loving care and compassion for Susan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: Etowah United Methodist Church, Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry, 110 Brickyard Road, Etowah, NC 28729.