Seawillow Edwards Urie, affectionately known to her friends and family as Susie, died early Wednesday morning October 22, 2014, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth. She was 97 years old.

Susie was the daughter of James Shastid Edwards and Anna Elizabeth Edwards, a pioneer Beaumont family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Urie; brother, Lum Caswell Edwards, Sr.; sister, Elizabeth Edwards Shaw; sisters-in-law, Lillian Martin Edwards and Eva Johnson; and nephew, James Edwards Shaw.

After attending local schools, Susie graduated from Beaumont High School. She matriculated at The University of Texas at Austin where she enjoyed campus life as a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. It was in Austin that Susie met the love of her life, Jack Urie.

Married at the tender age of 18, Susie and her husband Jack led a happy and active life. Jack was an avid sportsman and Susie shared in his favorite activities mastering golf, hunting, and fishing. She was a devoted and loving wife. She and Jack lived most of their lives happily in Port Arthur, Texas, until later in life when they moved to Beaumont when Jack became ill.

After Jack’s death in 1995, Susie found comfort and pleasure in the company of her friends and family. Celebrating holidays and birthdays were special times for her. At family gatherings Susie regaled all with colorful stories of early Beaumont and Edwards family traditions she likened to “Life With Father”. Susie also enjoyed recalling the wonderful cruise she and Jack took in Hawaii with Lil and Lum, her brother and sister-in-law.

Tina, her beloved Boston Terrier, brought great joy and companionship to Susie. Constantly at her side, Tina brightened Susie’s life.

Susie is survived by nephews, Lum C. Edwards, Jr. and his wife, Mary Ann; Martin Edwards and his wife, Melissa; and Ned Johnson. She is also survived by many beloved great-nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend deepest gratitude to Susie’s loyal and devoted care givers Candy Fleming, Jo Helen Harmon, Raquel Robinette, Andrea Berry, and Catrina Harmon who lovingly tended to Susie’s every need.

Susie was alert and happy until the end. She was a special person whose upbeat personality, kindness and positive attitude were an inspiration to all who were blessed to know her. Susie’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of her loved ones.

A graveside service for Mrs. Seawillow will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Magnolia Cemetery, 2291 Pine Street, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or Southeast Texas Food Bank, 3485 South Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Beaumont, Texas 77705.