Susan Louise DuBois Breen, 89, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Born in Orange County, New York, on March 23, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Herbert S. DuBois and Nellie Cole DuBois. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" Breen, and her sister, Pauline Kvamme.

Susan worked as a nurse for more than 60 years, serving in several roles throughout her career, including school nurse and health teacher. She retired from Cleveland County Home Health Services. She was a longtime member of Shelby Presbyterian Church, where she participated in the church choir. She was also a longstanding member of the Cleveland County Choral Society and sang in several church choirs over the years. Susan was involved with Pilot International and the Cleveland County Pilot Club and was a longtime member of The Readers Club.

Susan is survived by her two sons, Stephen Breen and wife Diane of Youngsville, and Mark Breen and wife Amy of Lawndale; daughter, Donna Faries and husband Craig of Mooresboro; grandchildren, Danielle Breen, Amanda White (Kevin), Kendra Virtue (Jake), Anthony Faries (Tori), Avery Breen, and Sarah Breen; great-grandchildren, Isabella Grace White, Bobby Virtue, Bohannon Virtue, Julian August White, Chesnee Faries, Magnus Virtue, and Jaylee Faries; and Lou DuBois and wife Judy of Highland, New York.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the sanctuary of Shelby Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Drew Mangione officiating. A gathering of friends will follow the service in Ellis Hall. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory. A family burial will be held at Fairlawn Memorial Cemetery in New Jersey on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham Street, Shelby, NC 28150.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family.