She was born in Gaston County on March 26, 1950, to the late Clyde and Helen Auten.
Susie found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved camping, playing Candy Crush, and sewing. Most of all, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. When her health allowed, she was a devoted member of New Life Baptist Church in Belmont. She was retired from Billy Graham Library.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, a wonderful mother, and a cherished “Mawmaw” and “Granny.” Her warmth, kindness, and deep love for her family will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in passing by her granddaughter, Courtney Thomas; brothers, Timmy Auten, Tony Auten, Dickie Auten and Bobo Auten; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Bernice Cook; and brother-in-law, Eddie Cook.
Susie is survived by her husband of 38 years, Gene Cook; children, Becky Jordan (Robbie), Lisa Harmon (Jamie), Ashley Safrit (Jonathan) and Rodney Helton (Sherry); grandchildren, Robbie, Brian, Haley, Peyton, Bailey, Tyler, Lee and Rocky; great grandchildren, Lucas, Ethan, Landon, Kolton, Emaleigh, Remi, Lawson, Sadie, Hudson, and Trey; sister, Shelia Shuler (Joe) and her brother, Terry Auten; brother-in-law, Johnny Cook; sister-in-law’s, Patti Lineberger (Ronnie), Mary Angel (Richard) and Linda Cook; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Cindy Morello and Donna Foreman and her precious baby girl, Zoey.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park followed by a celebration of life service beginning at 12:00 pm.
Please visit www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com to share fond memories of Susie and to leave online condolences for the family.
