Sue Stuart Kimsey, beloved mother of Kenton, Steve, and Jon, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 17th, after a brief illness.

A longtime resident of Turtletown, Tennessee, Sue was known for her fine Southern cooking, her beautiful gardens, and her no-nonsense approach to life, qualities that endeared her to everyone who knew her.

Sue was born on November 4th, 1939 in Chattanooga, and moved to McCaysville, Georgia at age 10. Sue was a proud graduate of West Fannin High School, Class of 1957, and Young Harris College, Class of 1959. In 1961, she married Don Kimsey, and together they raised their three boys on Kimsey Dairy Road, attending more ballgames than they could count, faithfully filling their pew at Turtletown Baptist Church, and tending their bountiful garden. In later years, Sue enjoyed being surrounded by her four grandsons - Ben, Matthew, Devon, and Peyton.

In addition to her sons and grandsons, Sue is survived by her sister, Martha Millholland (Randal); her brother, Bill Stuart (Joanie); and a wide circle of family and friends who will long remember the generosity behind an occasional peck of okra or canned beans she loved to share.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; her brothers, Cecil Stuart (Sheila) and John Stuart (Patsy); and her parents, Jack and Ouida Stuart.

Her family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Beverly Kimsey for the loving care she provided to Sue.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM from the Turtletown Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Ledford officiating. Music was provided by Janice Reid. Interment followed in the Turtletown Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were john Hicks, David Goode, Devon Kimsey, Peyton Kimsey, Ben Kimsey, and Matthew Kimsey. Honorary pallbearers were Dan Kimsey, Brad Kimsey,Brandon Kimsey, Stuart Millholland and Billy Stuart. The family received friends at the Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Copperhill on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Turtletown Missionary Baptist Church at P.O. Box 239 Turtletown, TN 37391.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.akinscobb.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Copperhill was in charge of these arrangements.