Susan Ory

Mrs. Susan Summer Ory, 62 of Murrayville passed away on the morning of Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Ory was born May 22, 1951 to the late John H. and Anne A. Summer in Atlanta GA. She attended North Georgia College and the University of Alaska. She was an active member of St. Elizabeth s Episcopal Church, where she was a founding member of Daughters of the King, a prayer and service group, and the Piecemakers, a sewing and knitting group. She was also a past president of the Episcopal Women s Club. Susan previously resided in Charleston where she was an active member of Old St. Andrew's Church, founding several church organizations there. While in Charleston, she started her own business called Keystrokes, after moving to Murrayville she was instrumental in bringing the family farm back into operation. Survivors include her husband James W. Ory, Murrayville; brother Grayson and his wife Kristin Gwaltney, TN; son and daughter-in-law Jonathon and Sarah Ory, Chicago, IL; Son Jon C. Ory, Folly Beach, SC; daughter Patricia S. Ory, Charlotte, NC; grandson and her pride and joy, Jonathan H. Ory, Chicago, IL; an uncle; numerous cousins; and her beloved pets Scout, Jingles, Jake, Jessie, Rowdy, Murphy, and Annabell . She was a presence wherever she went, generous to a fault, and a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed . The family will receive friends from 5:00 8:00 PM at Dahlonega Funeral Home on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Monday, August 19, 2013, at Saint Elizabeth s Episcopal Church in Dahlonega, GA. Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church 1188 Hemp Mill Road, Dahlonega GA 30533. Arrangements by Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Rd., Dahlonega, GA, 30533, 706-864-DOVE .