Mary Sue Young Embry

Mrs. Mary Sue Young Embry, age 73, of Cana, passed away on Thursday morning, May 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 7, 1951 in Patrick County, VA to the late Ray and Opal Thomas Young.  Mrs. Embry's strength came from her love of the Lord and her family. Ms. Embry worked as an optometrist for Dr. Sid Spencer until taking early retirement due to health issues. Ms. Embry was a pillar of strength to her family, anytime they needed her advise and guidance, she had the answer; "Pray About It." "Everything happens in God's time, not ours." She was a loving wife, mother, nana and friend. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 55 years, Billy Embry; daughter, Angie Embry (Kathy); grandchildren, Abigail Embry (Nick), Ali Embry; grandson, Adam Treppish; sisters, Phyllis Dellinger (Gordon) and Laura Hinkley (Rodney); In addition to her parents, Mrs. Embry was preceded in death by a son, William David Embry; grandson, Ryan William Treppish; infant brother, Carl Ray Young; infant sister, Eyvonne Young, brother, Robert Flannagan, sister, Kathy (Shirley) Derise. She fought the good fight, she finished the race, she kept the faith. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM at New Charity Baptist Church, Mt. Airy with service conducted by Rev. Ramsey Embry.  Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church.  Friends and family will gather at the home following the service.