Susan Darlene Horne McVey

November 28, 1955 - January 14, 2022

“God will wipe away our tears. He will restore our broken hearts. He will defeat the pain of death forever.” Susan Darlene Horne McVey, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2022 at the Ballad Hospice House. Susan was born in Welch, West Virginia on November 28, 1955 to the late Donald and Ola Horne. She was a graduate of John S. Battle High School (74’) and Emory & Henry College (78’). She took pride in her studies and formed many bonds with her friends and sisters of ABX. Susan was dedicated to her work and enjoyed her years with Provident/Cigna and King Pharmaceuticals. Susan’s pride and joy came from her daughter and granddaughter. She is survived by her daughter, Sara (Ethan) Cook and granddaughter, Maylee (Nana’s girl) of Bristol, VA. Her best friend; Chris McVey; sisters, Patricia (Mike) Foran, Rebecca (Zane) Scott; nephews, Mike (Kendle) Foran, Mark (Michelle) Foran, Arthur Scott and Drew Scott; great-niece, Ivy Foran. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the nurses in the ER and 2 west at BRMC, as well as the wonderful nurses at the Ballad Hospice House. Their love and dedication to Susan will never be forgotten. Susan will be missed but will remain in our hearts forever. The funeral service will be conducted at 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Akard Funeral Home with Dr. Austin Cook officiating. The committal service and entombment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 5:30 – 6:30 P.M., Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Victory Children’s Center, 11123 Island Road, Bristol, Virginia 24202 Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is honored to be serving the McVey family.