Maybess (Sue) Cone of Tucker, GA, age 87, passed peacefully on Friday, January 8th. She was born on Sept. 5, 1922, to Willanna Beasley Murphy and Tarver Simeon Murphy, in Bartow, GA. Later she moved with her family to Swainsboro, GA. Sue earned her college degree from Georgia State College for Women and went on to Duke University to complete an internship in dietetics. She then moved to Atlanta and worked as a hospital dietitian at Emory University Hospital. On April 5, 1946, she married the love of her life, Louis Cone, a young Air Force Captain who had just returned home from China. They celebrated 63 lovingly devoted years of marriage in April, 2009. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Louis, her son, Dr. Paul H. Cone, and daughter-in-law Karen S. Cone, sister Isabel (Bibble) Gurley, and brothers Tarver Murphy Jr. and William Murphy. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Barnett and Dr. Michael Barnett, daughter Elizabeth Cone, son Robert Cone, daughter-in-law Nancy Cone, grandchildren Allison Ringer and husband Ryan Ringer, Rachel Cone, Colin Barnett and Gray Barnett as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Throughout her life she enjoyed helping others. She was a loving wife, mother and Nonni. One of the greatest joys of her life was her grandchildren. She spent endless hours telling stories and playing games with them. Sue was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Tucker, the Wesley Fellowship Sunday School Class, and the United Methodist Women. She had a warm and loving heart and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23rd at 2:00 PM with visitation at 1:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Tucker. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice or the charity of your choice. A.S. Turner & Sons
