Sue was born on June 30, 1939 in Littlefield, Texas to parents Claude Jones and Cyrina Jo (McCanlies) Jones and entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2019 surrounded by her three loving children. Sue was a farm girl, born and raised in Littlefield, graduating from Littlefield High School in 1957 and working for Ware’s. She was the mother of three beautiful children, who she loved immensely. Family was most important to her and she was known as the mom to the community, calling her Mama Sue. She extended her family to the neighborhood. Sue had a caring heart, had an adventurous spirit and was known to be very spontaneous. She loved the outdoors and nature. Her favorite place was Purtis Creek State Park. Sue moved to the Eustace area and worked for Dallas Eye Care until her retirement in 2010. She loved going antique shopping, especially for turquoise jewelry. Sue was known for her gardening and canning; especially her green beans. Her children described her as a “Precious Lady”. She loved her family dearly and they loved her. Sue will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, of 33 years; Travis Altman, daughter Terry Lynn Altman, grandson Jon Trevor Altman and second husband Bobby Ashton of 15 years.
She is survived by her children; Blake Altman and wife Jennifer of Gilmer, Kristy Blackard of Eustace and Renea McKinnon and husband Layne of Littlefield, grandchildren; Steffan Widener and husband Bobby of Lawrenceburg, KY, Keesha Fullington and husband James of Kemp, Nathan McKinnon and wife Jen of Littlefield, Lindsey Winters and husband Chris of Lubbock, Dillon Altman and wife Kailey of Gilmer and Josh Altman, 12 great-grandchildren, other loving family members and many more lifelong friends.
