Susan Leigh Yenney
July 6, 1960 ~ November 30, 2023
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ROCKY MOUNT – Susan Leigh Yenney, age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her home after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Kittery, ME on July 6, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Matthew Frederick Yenney, Jr. and Edna McCuen Yenney. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Yenney Howell.
When Susan was two years old her family moved to Rocky Mount, where she lived for the rest of her life. She graduated from Rocky Mount Academy and attended Peace College. Susan started working for Planters Bank in 1985 and retired from PNC after 30 years of dedicated service in Rocky Mount. During her retirement she enjoyed going to the beach and visiting her great-nieces and great-nephews. Susan loved to cross stitch and took great joy in completing a special piece for each member of her family during the last years of her life. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church her entire life. She served as a Deacon and was a board member of Covenant Homes. She also visited and sent cards to those who were not able to leave their home.
Susan is survived by her siblings, Anne Hughes and husband, Tom, of Louisville, KY, Matthew Yenney Ill of Rocky Mount, Melissa Bynum and husband, Harry, of Raleigh, Kathleen Meffert of Louisville, KY, and Chris Yenney and wife, Shepard, of Rocky Mount; her ten nieces and nephews, Rebecca Fullington and husband, Garrett, Rachael Yenney, Leah Stevenson and husband, Ryan, Margie Gately and husband, Tyler, Jimmy Keel and wife, Clai, Allison Lockhart and husband, Chris, Joey Hughes, Emily Meffert, Chris Yenney and wife, Kaleigh, and Frank Yenney and wife, Charlotte; her eight great-nieces and great-nephews, McLean, Frances, Page, James, Louise, Maddox, Mac, and Hudson.
A private family Memorial Graveside Service to celebrate Susan’s life will be held at Pineview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Susan’s memory to Nash UNC Health Care Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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So very sorry to hear this. Prayers for her family.
So sorry.🙏
Sorry for your loss 🙏
So sorry ❤️
So sorry. Prayers for the family.
I am saddened to hear of Susan’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with Susan’s family. 🙏💗
Julie Nelson Pittman and I offer our sincere condolences to the family.
I had the pleasure of working with Susan for several years. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up down the street from the Yennys and played kick the can and hide and seek with all of them. I spent many wonderful days and nights with them. I reconnected with Susan when she stopped by to see my sister Cathy Berry a few years ago. Prayers go out to the family. Renee Pullen Neiner
To the Yenney family I send my heartfelt condolences to you all. Melissa I was saddened to hear of Susan’s passing. She was a very special person and will be missed dearly.
Rest on Susan,I love you!
I worked with Susan at the bank for many years. May God comfort the family during this difficult time. Kim Jones
Prayers and love to the family over Susan’s passing. I met her many times over the years at family functions with Melissa’s family. Susan was always full of wit and fun to be around. Take comfort in knowing she is resting with God, now.
I loved working with Susan at the bank, so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace SLY.