Mary Sue Aldridge

   Mary Sue Aldridge 68, of Raleigh, NC unexpectedly passed away at her residence on September 3rd, 2024.

   She was born on December 27th, 1955 in Hickory, North Carolina, to Dillard and Effie Lou Cheek Aldridge. Mary Sue was the oldest daughter of three children.

   Mary Sue had a long career beginning as a drafting engineer working in Newland, NC, then moved to Wilkesboro, NC. She transferred to Raleigh in 1990 and began work as an Engineer Technician for the NC Department of Transportation. She continued working with them for 30 years, becoming a Transportation Engineering Supervisor, Division of Highways at NC Department of Transportation, until she retired in February of 2016.

   Mary Sue loved cooking, gardening, traveling, reading, collecting depression glass, doll houses and above all, her beloved puppies and kitties with too many to name over the years.

   The Nature Conservancy was also very important to her.

   She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Charles Dillard Aldridge. Mary Sue is survived by her sister, Carol Ann Aldridge of Blowing Rock, NC and also numerous aunts and cousins.

   A private service will be held at a later date.

   Condolences may be sent to: www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

   Please consider making a contribution to The Nature Conservancy in her name.

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