She was born on April 14, 1931 to John Henry and Hattie Ruth Shepherd Shortt in Saltville, Virginia, where she grew up. Sue moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1957, where she spent many years as a devoted wife and loving mother to four children. She worked well past retirement age, as a dedicated Secretary and Office Manager for various building projects and companies. Sue never met a stranger. She was dearly loved and respected by family and friends. Sue was the happiest in the kitchen, cooking and preparing for family and loved ones. She spent a lifetime taking care of others. It brought her much joy to see loved ones sit down at the table together, enjoying a good meal. Many will remember Sue with a song in her heart and a smile on her face as she radiated her love for life and people.
She is survived by her children: Rick Legard (Deb) of Greeneville, Debbie West (Bill) of Saint Johns, Florida, Linda Kidman (Terry) of Roanoke, Virginia and Brenda Coceano (Robert) of Greeneville; seven grandchildren: Crystal Zacker (Todd), Susie Burns (RaShan), Michael Colgan, Sarah Walls (Eric), Amy Meyer (Chris), Brian Legard (Amanda) and Nicole Kidman (Lee); ten great grandchildren: Chelsea, Tyler, Landyn, Gavin, Rhett, Eleanor, Alastair, Matthew, Shane and Juliette; her brother, Joe Dan Shortt (Joan) of Sevierville; and many other relatives, all of whom will deeply miss her.
Sue was preceded in passing by her husband, Clark Parker, formerly of Greeneville.
The family will receive friends Thursday 10 am to 12 noon at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.
The funeral service will follow at noon in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Jay Ledbetter officiating.
Interment will follow in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Rick Legard, Brian Legard, Michael Colgan, Tyler Burns, RaShan Siddiqui and Eric Walls II.
Honorary pallbearers are Terry Kidman, Joe Dan Shortt, Robert Coceano, Bill West, and Todd Zacker.
