Sue Susong Clark, age 69, of Newport, died peacefully at Baptist Convalescent Center on Thursday, March 11, 2010, surrounded by her family and friends.

Sue was a founding member of The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in Newport, where she was active as long as her health allowed.

She was a retired schoolteacher spending the last years of her career at Newport Grammar School. She always loved hearing from her former students.

She loved to travel and read.

She was preceded in death by her parents Tom M. Clark, Jr. and Margaret Susong Clark, and a brother Tom M. Clark III.

She is survived by her brothers and their wives Joe T. and Drema Clark of Newport, Robin A. (Bo) and wife Gail Clark of Knoxville, and John M. Clark of Newport, several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 304 Cosby Highway, Newport, TN 37821. The family will receive friends in the parish hall at the church from 2:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the church or to Stokely Memorial Library, 383 East Broadway, Newport, TN 37821.

Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Manes Funeral Home in charge.