Lala Sue Vestal Mendenhall, 88, of Siler City, died peacefully at the Hospice House in Pittsboro, Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Sue a native of Chatham County was born to Samuel Ross and Mary Alice Cooper Vestal on May 7, 1936. She was a member of Staley United Methodist Church. She graduated from the Troutman School of Cosmetology. When she wasn’t making others feel great about themselves, she could be found beautifying her yard. She loved her family and friends very much.
Mrs. Mendenhall was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby “Bob” Wayne Mendenhall; daughter, Teresa Wire; sister, Lois Pearce; and brothers, Samuel and James Vestal. Sue is survived by her son, Gary Mendenhall and wife, Gina, of Siler City; grandson, Jarod and Graham Wire, of GA; brother, Albert Vestal and wife, Dorothy, of Siler City; Sister, Frances Barker, of Siler City; and son-in-law, Charles Wire of GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Smith and Buckner Funeral Home Chapel, with Rick Barker and Rev. Patrick Fuller officiating. Family and Friends are welcome to visit with the family following the service.
The family would like to thank UNC Chatham Hospital, UNC Chapel Hill, and SECU Hospice, and all her nurses and doctors.
The family request memorials be made to SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home at 100 Roundtree Way, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Mendenhall family.
Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com
Saturday, August 10, 2024
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