Susan Frances Rea
Susan Frances Rea, 88, of Siler City, North Carolina, entered her eternal rest Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was born in Ridgeway, Virginia, on November 8, 1937, to Toney Lester Rea and Gertrude Eggleston Rea, both deceased.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Wesley Cherwaty; sisters, Virginia Lee Rea, Evelynn Rea, Georgia Rea Ellett, Madeline "Libby" Rea Durham, Ruth Rea Franklin; and brothers, Toney Woodrow Rea, Eugene Alonzo Rea, Johnny Green Rea, Thomas Deal Rea, Ishmeal Rea, and David Franklin Rea.
Susan was of the Christian faith and part of the Baptist church. As a devout Christian, Susan’s life reflected her kindness and true love for others. She enjoyed being sociable and was extremely giving, always eager to help anyone whether she knew them or not. She was an excellent salesperson, a skill that was evident in her years of employment. She loved exercise and found joy in teaching high impact aerobics for several years. Her favorite pastime included spending time at the beach. Susan loved to sing, and found such joy in looking at nature- the clouds, trees, flowers and birds, and especially soaking in the sunshine. But the most important thing to her was family and she always ensured that everyone felt loved.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Cynthia Rea, Melissa Lyon (Jeff), Mary Ann Cox (Joshua); seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, 711 Church Street, Ridgeway, Virginia 24148.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Susan Rea to AuthoraCare Collective, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, North Carolina 27215, or Highland Baptist Church, 895 Mica Road, Ridgeway, Virginia 24148.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
