Elizabeth Sue Barkley Brown, 92, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Born December 28,1933, to the late Thomas Pinkney Barkley and X. Era Barkley of Troutman, N.C. In 1952, she married Leon Atwood Brown Jr. of Troutman, N.C.

In addition to her parents, Sue was predeceased by her husband, Leon Atwood Brown Jr., and her son-in-law, David Bayard Mitchell.

Sue is survived by her children, Denise Brown Rix (Rob) of Hershey, Pa., Leon Atwood Brown III (Lisa) of Statesville, N.C., and Celia Brown Mitchell of Raleigh, N.C.

Her grandchildren are L.A. Brown IV (Amy) of Raleigh, N.C., Jordan Rix Fox (RJ) of Washington, D.C., Anne Brown Teller (Josh) of Summerville, S.C., Ashley Tyler Rix (fiancé Marc Burian) of New York, N.Y., and Mykel Inscore Myers of Statesville; great-grandchildren: Atwood, Penelope and Fisher Brown of Raleigh, N.C., Celia and Holwin Fox of Washington, D.C., Lennon Teller of Summerville, S.C., and Cru and Echo Myers of Statesville.

Sue was a lifelong Member of New Perth A.R.P Church of Troutman, N.C.

Sue had a special place in her heart for the Gordon Hospice House as a cherished volunteer providing refreshments for the families. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Hospice of Iredell County, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625

Visitation will be at New Perth A.R.P. Church in the parlor from 11:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. A service of witness to the resurrection will follow in the sanctuary at 1 p.m. with Rev. Dan Hazen officiating, then a graveside service at New Perth Church cemetery.

Arrangements for Mrs. Brown are in the care of Troutman Funeral Home.