Sue Ellon Crowe Westmoreland, age 81, of Cornelia, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Born on February 28, 1945, in Cornelia, Sue was the daughter of the late Roy E. Crowe and Frances Hardy Crowe. She was a 1963 graduate of South Habersham High School and spent her life devoted to her family, faith, and community.
Sue was a dedicated homemaker whose greatest joy came from caring for her family. She was a talented seamstress who lovingly made clothing for her children and used her gifts to serve others throughout her life.
A faithful and active member of Level Grove Baptist Church, Sue was deeply involved in many areas of church life. She participated in the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU), sang in the church choir, and generously shared her creativity by helping decorate the church for holidays and special occasions. Her servant’s heart, strong faith, and willingness to help wherever needed left a lasting impact on her church family and all who knew her.
Sue will be remembered for her kindness, devotion to her family, steadfast faith, and the love she shared through both her actions and her talents. Her legacy of service, compassion, and dedication will continue to be cherished by those whose lives she touched.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Thomas Jackson Westmoreland; a loving granddaughter, Brittany Wilson Anderson; a brother, Charles Crow; a sister-in-law, Ura Ann Crowe; nieces, DeeDee Crowe and Ura Crowe-Drew.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Angela and David Wilson of Alto; daughter, Stephanie Westmoreland of Demorest; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Caitlyn and Jacob Smith of Alto; great-grandchildren, Elvie Smith and Case Smith; brothers and sister-in-law, Danny Crowe and Donald Crowe (Kathy); sister-in-law, Dinah Crowe; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 4 pm on Friday, June 12, 2026, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Terry Rice and Dr. Brian James officiating.
Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 pm on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the funeral home.
An online guest registry is available for the Westmoreland family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
