Sue Rule, 94, widow of Allen Rule, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Cedar Ridge Health Care Campus.

She was born August 25, 1918 in Nicholas County the late Floyd & Effie Snapp Barlow. Sue was a lifelong homemaker and quilter. She developed a deep friendship with Terrie Hancock Mangat, for whom she quilted for many years. Through her relationship with Terrie, many of her quilts are displayed in museums and exhibits all over the United States. She was a member of the Saltwell United Methodist Church and charter member of the Saltwell United Methodist Women, which she attended faithfully until December, 2012.

She is survived by a nephew, Larry (Sally) Allison, of Winchester, and a niece, Diana (Mike) Phillips, of Carlisle. Mrs. Rule never had any children, but considered her niece and nephew her own. She is also survived by 5 great-nieces and nephews, Scot Allison, Brad (Stacey) Allison, Whitney (Laura Best) Allison, Allison (William) Earlywine and Jay (Michelle) Grant, 2 step-great nephews, Ray (Tammy) Phillips and Patrick (Amanda) Phillips, and 7 great-great nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lois Allison, and a brother, Foster Barlow, who died at birth.

Services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the Saltwell United Methodist Church by Rev. Howard Livingood and Rev. James Gaunce with burial following in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday at the church.

Memorial contributions suggested to the Saltwell United Methodist Church.