A celebration of Sue’s life will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 10 am in the Griggs Schooler Gordon Funeral Director’s Pioneer Chapel, 5400 Bell Ave in Amarillo; with Pastor Jerry Davey presiding. A gathering of family and friends will follow the service in the funeral home for fellowship.
Sue was born on March 7, 1933 to W.O. and Mitchell Utley in Jackson, Tennessee. In 1944 she moved to Plainview, Texas where she lived for 52 years. In 1996, she moved to Amarillo, Texas where she retired after working for K-Mart for 14 years in 1998. She raised seven children of her own throughout her life. She was blessed to also raise her grandson Darrik Randell from the start of his 3rd grade year into adulthood. She was so proud of all of his accomplishments in life. She lived with her daughter Rita and family for the past 12 years in her own little apartment that she loved. Rita cared for her every need. Her granddaughter Jade was her most special person who spent hours watching T.V. with Sue and caring for her.
Sue’s memories will be cherished by her children Donna Mull of Galveston, TX, Danny Sanders of Lubbock, TX, Kelly Sanders of Amarillo, TX, Kari Sanders of Lubbock, TX, Sara Sanders of Hale Center, TX, Nita Rattan of Amarillo, TX, Rita Williams of Amarillo, TX and their spouses. Sue also leaves behind her beloved 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and many loving family, dear friends, and many beloved pets; especially her mama kitty.
In lieu of flowers, Sue suggested a memorial donation be made to the Amarillo Humane Society.
