Susie M. Edmonds

SCHENECTADY - Susie M Edmonds, 86, died February 22, 2012. Born January, 7th 1926 in Sumter, SC, she was the daughter of Rev. Emery Burgess and Dora Stukes. Susie was a lifelong resident of Albany.
Susie was a youth counselor with Samaritan Shelters Inc., for over 25 years and the recipient of the New York State Merit Award from the NYS Juvenile Justice System. A mother to all, a great friend to so many more, Susie loved family, traveling, hosting wonderful parties and was an incredible cook.
She is survived by sister Sarah Freeman of Baltimore, MD; devoted children and loving son-in-laws, Patricia (Ronnie) Holt, Delores (John) McIntosh, Martha Gayle (Bill) Edmonds-Bunn, Ted Trueman and Mary (James) King; Grandmother of Carlos (Michelle), Michael, Bryant (Arlys), Inger, Sasha, Whitney, Ashley, and Johnny. Also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Family fellowship and memorial services will be held Friday beginning at 11a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie. Calling hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., prior to services. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Susie's memory may be made to Samaritan Shelter, 593 River Road Glenmont, New York 12077 or Safe Inc., 1344 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304.