Susan Harris Nielsen, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Marietta, Ohio, on February 20, 1946, to the late Paul Harris and Ruth Cottrill Harris. She was also preceded in death by an infant son who died at birth; her husband, Dave Nielsen; four brothers, David Harris, Ron Harris, Richard Harris, and Roger Harris; two sisters, Rosemary Treadway and Lenore Schmall; and a granddaughter, Katie.

Susan had worked in customer service and sales in several retail businesses. She loved thrifting at Goodwill and other shops and reading. More than anything else, she loved her family, children, and especially being a Mammaw.

Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Betty Dozier and Melissa Wingate (Mark); seven grandchildren, Christopher, Donald, Daniel, Cassie, John Joshua, and Megan; 17 great-grandchildren; and another on the way; two brothers, Mark Harris (Melissa) and Bill Harris; and a sister, Roberta Greathouse.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 3 p.m. in the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will visit with friends following the service.

Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nielsen family.