b'snort). She was peace and serenity.childhood years in Charlotte,that influenced those around her.Jim Watts, October 22, 2019. He She was hope and light. She willNorth Carolina, her earlyWith all things and people she madewas the father of Foster Watts 88 be dearly missed but her light willadulthood in Greensboro, Norththe ordinary special and the specialand Leslie Watts Riffey 91. shine on in our hearts. Lauren isCarolina and her most recent yearsspectacular. Susan will be sorely survived by her greatest love andin Fairfield, Florida, where sheJudy Ruthven, October 28, joy, her daughter, Kaelyn Gracepursued her equestrian passions.Blair Percival, October 3, 2019.He2019. She was the grandmother Sandifer. She is also survived byGraduating with honors fromwas the husband of GDS employee,of Jeanette Hagan 98, Tilden her loving siblings, brother CraigMary Baldwin College in 1984,Rachel Percival and the father ofHagan 02, and Carrie Hagan Hilemn and sisters Gay HilemnSusan received a Bachelor of ArtsCole Percival 23.Stewart 05 and the great-of Greensboro, North Carolina,in theater. Her flair and talkativegrandmother of Harrison Stewart Lynne Hilemn Emery (Scott) ofmanner were ever present in herShirley Stout, October 6, 2019.She32 and Blair Stewart 34.Saint Simons Island, Georgia, andmultifaceted world, whetherwas the mother of Chris Stout 87.Darcy Pullman (Todd) of Baydevising new recipes or competingKay Ruthven Hagan, October 28, Village, Ohio, nephews Leightonon course with her equine friends.James Buck Pate, October 6, 2019. 2019.She was a former Trustee, Emery and Jacob Pullman andHer wholehearted passion forHe was the grandfather of Andreathe mother of Jeanette Hagan niece Annabelle Pullman. She isanimals was ever constant andPate Fletcher 00.98, Tilden Hagan 02, Carrie also survived by Kaelyns father,her beloved equine, Gonzo, wasHagan Stewart 05, mother-Mat Sandifer. the center of her world for manyElizabeth Betsy Cowan Hicksin-law to Will Stewart 05, and years as they were an inseparable77, October 16, 2019.Betsygrandmother of Harrison Stewart Barbara Blake, August 18, 2019.pair. Susans life always involvedwas born February 26, 1958 in32 and Blair Stewart 34. She was the mother of Eliza Blakehorses; other interests includedGastonia, NC to Gloria Farnell Basavaraj 86.being an outstanding cook, anCowan and John C. Cowan III.Donna Sauls, November 2, 2019. enthusiastic reader, and an avidShe attended Greensboro PublicShe taught English at GDS from Lloyd Milks, III, September 9,learner of all things interesting.Schools, Greensboro Day School1973-1977 and coached the girls 2019. He was the father of BuddyThe consummate storyteller, Susanand graduated from Page Hightennis team to the schools first Milks 90.commanded the room with herSchool and St. Andrews College,state championship in the fall of southern drawl, relating her stories.Laurinburg, NC. She was a member1974. William Murray, September 15,Her fabled horse stories were herof Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. 2019.He was the grandfather offavorite; but not limited to theBetsy was an avid tennis player priorTy Stout, November 3, 2019.He Magen Murray 04.imagination. Susans energetic andto the onset of her health issues. Shewas the brother of Chris Stout expansive volunteering knew nowas a dedicated member and leader87. Richard Dick Howard Sr.,bounds. She was always the first inof The Greensboro Debutante Club September 27, 2019.He was theand the last to leave. Her warmthas well as other civic and charitableCindy Jarrett-Pulliam, November father of George Howard 84.and infinite generosity throughorganizations. She is preceded17, 2019. She was the mother of her foundation work supportedin death by her beloved mother,Christian Pulliam 10. Rachel Hull Galyon, Septemberthe arts and social justice. SheGloria Farnell Cowan (Glo) and 29, 2019.She was the motherfought compassionately for thoseher father. Betsy is survived by herThomas Hill Avery, Jr., November of Michael Hull 76 andless fortunate, be they two-leggedhusband of 35 years, Lawrence C.15, 2019. He was the father of grandmother of Meredith Hullor four. She derived great pleasureHicks; daughters, Haynes C. HicksRegina Avery Epps 81. Hawkins 05 and Michael Hullfrom caring for others, which madeand P. Christian Hicks. She is also 16.her a sounding board to all thosesurvived by her siblings Farnell C.Devleta Pozderac, November 13, that needed help, attention, andHolton (Rick), John C. Cowan IV2019. She was the mother of GDS Gloria Pines Grossman, October 1,self-confidence. She gained great81, and Rev. D. Newton F. Cowanemployee, Sead Pozderac. 2019. She was the grandmother ofpersonal satisfaction knowing84 (Carrie). She is also survived by Ned Cohen 00, Carl Cohen 02,her efforts had a direct affect onher nieces Emily Hicks MaggartStana Kasic, September 20, 2019. and Lauren Cohen 08.many lives. She endeavored to99 (Stephen), Mary M. Rouse,She was the mother of GDS level the playing field for those(Franklin), Sarah Lawrence Mitchell,employee, Vlatko Kasic.Irene Rosen, October 2, 2019. Sheless fortunate. Her insatiableMary Mac Cowan and Ellie Cowan.was the Andy Rosen 10, Hannahcuriosity and heartfelt inclusivenessBob Satterfield, December Rosen 13, and Zoe Rosen 15. of those from all walks of lifeT. D. Stokes, October 20, 2019.16, 2019. He was a founding afforded her a rich interfaithHe was the father of Kathy StokesGDS teacher, husband of Vada Susan Edwards 79, Octobertapestry that provided the basis forCartee 79. Satterfield, and father of Derick 2, 2019.She was the sister ofher own unique belief structure,92 and Jeremy. A full memorial Melanie Taylor 75 (d. 2011),incorporating influences of theSarah Thompson Harrill, Octoberwill be published in the summer Pricey Taylor Harrison 76multitude of people drawn into her22, 2019. She was the mother-in-law2020 GDS magazine.and Laura Edwards 80. Bornworld. Forever the eternal optimist,of Kelly Koury Harrill 83 and the on June 23, 1961 in Durham,her glass was always full! Susangrandmother of Haley Harrill 14. North Carolina, Susan spent herexuded a contagious zest for life GDS Magazine | 55'