Susan Jane Middleton Nelson, daughter of the late Christopher and Elouise Middleton, was born on August 14, 1930 in Bonneau, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life peacefully on August 13, 2014 at her home. "Sue", as she was affectionately called, attended Berkeley County schools. Susan accepted Christ as her personal Savior and became a member of Mt. Carmel A.M.E. Church. She served faithfully until her health began to decline. She served in the following capacities: Mt. Carmel Senior Choir, the Sanctuary Choir, Daughters of Sarah, Stewardess Board and Women's Missionary Society. On March 1, 1952, "Sue" was united in holy wedlock to James T. Nelson, Sr. This union was blessed with eleven children. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Walter Lee Nelson and James Nelson, Jr.; and brother, William Middleton, Sr. "Sue" loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. There was always a cookout or other family gathering. She was known for her red rice and lima beans. Everyone was always welcomed in her home. She touched many lives and will greatly be missed. Those left to cherish her memories are: her children, Elouise (Joseph) Bennett, Lottie (Albert) Harris, Sadie Hamilton, Yvonne (John) Thompson, William (Rhunnett) Nelson, Lillie (Richard) Swinton, John (Gail) Nelson all of Bonneau, SC, Barbara Nelson of Temple Hills, MD, and Nathaniel (Deborah) Cooper of Brooklyn, NY; three grandchildren reared as her own, Cathy Middleton of the home, Sylvia (Jeffrey) Addison of Bonneau, SC and Marquita (Raymundo) Martinez of Laurel, MD; adopted children, Rev. Jacob and Jattie Smith of McClellanville, SC; 30 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 9 great, great-grandchildren; special grandson, Nathaniel Carlos (Thomasenia) Bland; one brother, John Lawrence Middleton of Bonneau, SC; four sisters, Helen Middleton of Bonneau, SC, Carrie Rickett of Philadelphia, PA, Dorothy (Joseph) White of Summerville, SC and Mary (Danzie) Seward of Landover, MD; three sisters-in-law, Ethel (Arthur) Glover, Barbara Middleton of Charleston, SC and Elease Washington of Bonneau, SC; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and friends.