Sue was born on November 17, 1937, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Earl William and Garnet Becker Wurster. She married Terry L. Tisdale on October 25, 1958, in East Peoria, IL; he preceded her in death.
Sue was a graduate of East Peoria High School and attended Bradley University. She worked as a homemaker raising her children and spent time teaching vacation bible school at Riverton Christian Church. Sue enjoyed gardening flowers and vegetables.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and brother, David Wurster.
She is survived by her two sons, Eric Tisdale of Lincoln and Mike (Robin) Tisdale of Springfield; one daughter, Ann Poole of Charleston, SC; five grandsons, Trey (Gabrielle) Poole, Ryan Poole, Stephen (Lesly) Tisdale, Ron (partner Brian) Tisdale and Michael (Dina) Tisdale; eight great-grandchildren, Elena, Stephen, Scotty, Samantha, Emma, Eli, Emerie, and Josie; two siblings, Helen (Ron) Perry of Creve Coeur, IL and Ruth Kidder of Metamora, IL.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, until the time of the Funeral Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, with Pastor Brian Atwell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riverton Christian Church or Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries.
