Mrs. Suzie Jean (Chavis) Sullivan, age 83, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born in Ahoskie, NC on November 22, 1932, the youngest of 13 children of Madgie and Herman Chavis. She was married for 29 years to Dr. Frank Noble Sullivan, Sr. who preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by her three devoted sons, Frank Noble Sullivan, Jr. of Arlington, TX, Dr. Herman Chavis Sullivan (Roslyn) of Ada, MI, and Allen Hayes Sullivan of Wyncote, PA; three grandchildren, Herman Noble Sullivan of Ada, MI, Christina Marie Sullivan of Arlington, TX and Alain LeMelle Sullivan of Ada, MI; an older sister, Ava Hall of Ahoskie, NC; a niece/sister, Lorraine Stith of Durham, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will treasure her memory. Jean received a BA in Elementary Education With Teacher Certification from Barton College (formerly Atlantic Christian College) and taught Kindergarten through the Third Grade for over 25 years in the Wilson County Public Schools. She was a member of the Session (Governing Board) and Choir at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Wilson, NC and The Bible Study Group at Oakhill Evangelical Presbyterian Church. A memorial service was held at Oakhill Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1930 Leonard Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 on Sunday May 22, 2016. She will be interred in Wilson, NC during a graveside ceremony on Wednesday June 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Rest Haven Cemetery, to rest eternally beside her devoted husband, Frank Sullivan, Sr. A repast will follow the interment at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 209 Pender St, Wilson, NC 27893. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish to make memorial contributions send their donation to The Lacks Cancer Center c/o St. Mary's Foundation, 200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC. Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC. Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com.