Susie Mae Vestal Ireland, 90, went with the grace of God to meet her heavenly husband, William Andrew “Willie” Ireland, on February 23, 2023.

She retired after many years of loyal service from Statesville Sportswear. Susie spent her last years enjoying the company of the residents of Brookdale Assisted Living, where she was known to trim some hair, and to “Ensure” that her friends had plenty of their dietary supplements.

Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Myles Vestal and Douschka Smith Vestal; her loving husband, Willie Ireland; step-daughter, Bobbie Jean Williams; and all of her siblings.

She is survived by her son, Terry Ireland of Mooresville; grandchildren, Shawna Ireland Harrelson, Terri Jo Ireland, Angie Ireland, Dale Williams (Jennifer), Nicki Somers (Nathan), Jamie Sloan, and Kimberly Sloan; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service, with immediate family, will be held at Union Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

For those who prefer, memorials or contributions may be given to Gordon Hospice House, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625, where she was lovingly cared for during her last days.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Hospice, who helped her and her family through this journey. They are greatly loved and appreciated.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Ireland family.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the family.