Susan King Markuson, 76, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Carteret Landing.

A funeral service to honor Susan's life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 4th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Jake Young. Susan will be laid to rest privately at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville, Virginia.

Susan was born on November 30, 1949, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Coy and Nell King. From an early age, she had a deep love for music, which led her to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and later a Master of Arts in Music from the University of Illinois. Susan was a gifted pianist with a beautiful singing voice, and her musical talents brought joy to those around her throughout her life.

Susan was a devoted Christian woman who loved the Lord and cherished her faith. Prior to moving to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, she was a faithful member of Fieldale Baptist Church in Virginia.

Susan was Vice President of Corporate Human Resources where she was respected for her leadership, professionalism, and commitment to supporting and developing others throughout her career.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are her sister, J. Carol King of Atlantic Beach, NC and nephew, Christopher Critz and his wife Carrie of Pine Knoll Shores, NC.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made in Susan's memory to a charity of one's choice.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolence at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.