Sue Townsend, 75, of Pennellville, NY passed away on Monday Nov. 21, 2022 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Born in Jamestown, NY to her late parents, Arletta E. (Lake) and William S. Eaton on May 19, 1947. Sue was a Locally Licensed Pastor at Caughdenoy United Methodist Church. She had been previously assigned UMC pastorate's in Orin and Ira churches, as well as her start at Phoenix UMC. Sue loved to read, crocheting, crafts, writing, and belonged to the Parish Writers Group. She loved her grandkids, and sharing time with the family. Besides her parents she was pre-deceased by her brother Buzz. Surviving are her loving husband of 41 years, Alan H. Townsend; her sons Eric (Heidi Jo) Wiles, and Jake (Sarah) Townsend, five grandchildren Alexis, Sydney, Nathaniel, Annabelle, and Arlo; her three brothers Tom, Bobby, and Bruce; two sisters Char and Wanda; her step-mother Jean Sweeney; several nieces, nephews, friends, and parishioners and those Sue has touched through her ministry. Services only will be on Wednesday December 14, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the Phoenix United Methodist Church at 49 Jefferson St., Phoenix, NY. The Rev. Richard Barton officiating, assisted by other UMC Pastors. Spring burial in Chase Cemetery, 9450 Oswego Rd., Town of Lysander, NY. Contributions in Sue's memory to: Phoenix Area Food Pantry, 43 Bridge St.; or Phoenix UMC, 49 Jefferson St.; both are in Phoenix, NY 13135, or Caughdenoy UMC, at 3 Co. Rt. 37, Central Square, NY 13036
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Phoenix, NY has the care of arrangements.
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