Sue Ray Smith Colmant passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem on May 9, 2025. She was 80 years old. Sue was born on August 25, 1944 in Winston Salem to Oscar and Betty Smith. She graduated from East Surry High School in 1962 and furthered her education at Western Carolina University. Sue dedicated her life to helping and promoting social justice for the underserved and less fortunate populations. After graduation, Sue worked in Orangeburg, SC for Orange County Disabilities and Special Needs where she served the cerebral palsy caseload. From there she moved to Gainesville, GA where she was employed by the Human Services Department. There, she provided support and assistance to individuals in need encompassing a wide range of social welfare programs aimed at improving the well-being of residents in the local area. Sue then moved to Mt Airy, NC and was employed by Vocational Rehabilitation where she provided counseling, training, education, transportation and job placement for the mental health caseload. Lastly, Sue moved to Pensacola, FL, where she worked for the Florida Council on Aging and served Florida’s diverse aging interests through education, information-sharing and advocacy. While working in Florida, Sue met and married John Colmant, who was a chef with vast experience in the culinary field. Sue and John moved back to Pilot Mountain in 1992 to open the Colmant House Restaurant, a fine dining establishment and favorite of locals throughout the regional Triad. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, John Colmant; her father and mother, Oscar Smith Sr. and Betty Smith; her brother, Oscar Smith, Jr.; and her loving furbaby, Chloe. Surviving are her loving sister, Liz Tilley (Jerry); nephew, Josh Tilley (Karrie); niece, Molly White (HR); nephew, Mark Smith; and four very special great-nieces and nephews, Madison and McKenzie Tilley, Barrett and Hayden White.