Susan Freeman Munn

Susan Freeman Munn, age 80, formerly of Monroe, passed away on September 7, 2021 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC. Born December 1, 1940 in Biscoe, NC, she was the daughter of Clarence E. and Margaret S. Freeman. Susan graduated from Greensboro College in 1963. Susan married and moved to Monroe in 1974. She became a faithful employee, varsity cheerleading coach and volunteer at Monroe High School for 22 years. Susan, known as “Mama Munn” to many, loved attending high school and college sports events, making her famous hot dog chili for the concession stands and cheering for her Monroe High Rebels, NC State Wolfpack and Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Mama Munn also spent numerous hours in the First Presbyterian Church kitchen cooking fabulous meals and playing the handbells. After retirement, Susan moved to North Myrtle Beach, SC where she enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, sitting on her balcony, and entertaining anyone who visited her at The Kingston Kastle. In 2011 Mama moved to Garner, NC to be closer to her son David, where she met new friends who visited daily and always brought her sweet goodies and new books to read. Susan is survived by two sons: John C. Munn IV (Janet) of Normal, Illinois and David F. Munn of Garner, NC; two grandsons: John C. Munn V and Andrew C. Munn of Normal, Illinois. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 1-145 pm at Gordon Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow in the Gordon Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church Heritage Fund, 302 East Windsor Street, Monroe, NC, 28112. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112.