Virginia ” Suzie” Jackson Elmore

 Virginia “Suzie” Sue Jackson Elmore, 61 of Barnwell, wife of Jessie Lee Elmore passed away on June 10, 2026.   Service will be held at 4 pm on Sunday, June 14, at Dyches Funeral Home & Crematory in the chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service with the Reverend Jeremy Creech and Allen Bodiford officiating. Burial will follow at 330 Red Cedar Rd. Barnwell SC.

    Suzie was born on April 3, 1965, in Camden, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Leroy Tilman Jackson, Jr. and Margaret Lyvonne White Jackson. She served her community faithfully, working as a dispatcher for Barnwell County and as an EMT for Barnwell Rescue for many years, also serving in both Barnwell and Bamberg counties.  Suzie dedicated 32 years to her work as an EMT and 36 years as a firefighter. She was a proud volunteer firefighter with the City of Barnwell, Snelling, and Barnwell Rural Fire.
She loved her family deeply and enjoyed helping others. In her quiet moments, she found joy in sewing, quilting, reading, baking, and exploring her family’s ancestry. Suzie will be remembered for her quick wit and the warmth she brought to every room. Her kindness, her love, and the legacy she leaves behind will continue to live on in the hearts of all who know her.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Jeanene Elmore (Preston) of Beech Island, SC and Rebecca Elmore (BA) of Barnwell, SC; 2 sons, Wesley (Jessica)Gatlin of Barnwell, Ty Brunson of Barnwell SC; along with her constant companion, Olive. Three brothers, Steve Jackson (Tom) of Summerville, SC, Ricky Jackson (Dianne) and Mike Jackson (Nancy) both of Barnwell, SC; her four Grandchildren, Leah Gatlin, Jase Gatlin, Everly Wright, Westin Brunson, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Wade Jackson and two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Croft Jackson and Shirley Wilder Jackson. Pallbearers are Wesley Gatlin, Juan Nevarez, Derek, Charles, Rusty, & Nikki Jackson.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Barnwell Rural Fire Department, 57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812. Special Thanks to Agape Hospice.

The family has entrusted Dyches Funeral Home and Crematory with the arrangements.