Sue T. Gravitt

Sue T. Gravitt, 78, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday December 1, 2011 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Born September 9, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Benjamin and Grace Turner, she had lived in Dawson County since 1987 after spending 30 years in Atlanta. Mrs. Gravitt was formerly employed by Avon after which she worked many years for Rich's and Macy's. After moving to Dawson County she earned a degree cosmetology. Sue was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville and was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene T. Gravitt, and a sister, Elizabeth Hamby.

Surviving are her children, Gail and Randy Sword, Dawsonville, Todd and Nancy Gravitt, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Melissa Sword, Michael Sword, Kristen Hoffmann; great grandchildren, Leigha Gallagher, Cameron Phillips, Olivia Gallagher; sister and brother in law, Jo and Bill Styles, Dawsonville; brother, Bobby Turner, Cumming; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Saturday December 3, 2011 at 3 o'clock at the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville. Dr. Jim Gaines will officiate. Interment will follow in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Friday from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.