Mary Sue Southern

December 17, 1941 - May 2, 2022

Mary Sue Southern of Tullahoma, TN departed this life on May 2, 2022. She entered this earthly life on Dec 17, 1941 to her late parents, Christine and Walter Childness. Se accepted Christ as her lord and savior at an early age. She enjoyed cooking, fishing and spending time with her family. She was united in Holly Matrimony to the late Sterling Southern. She was affectionately known as “Sissy”. She is preceded in death along with her parents; her daughter, Anita Childress; her sisters, Clara Mae, Minnie Eve, Annie Bee, Bernice and Elaine; her brothers, Henry, Allen, Norman, James and Nelson. Mary Sue leaves to cherish her memories, two sons, Bobby (Tracey) Childress of Nashville, TN and Arnold (Nikki) of Estill Springs, TN; five step-children, Melvin, Paul Ray, Andy, Georgia Ann and Climmie; seven grandchildren, Randy, Renee, Bobby, Gary, Charles, Charvaris and Michael; fourteen great-grandchildren, Cameron, Charles, Jaden, Carter Ray, Ke’maya, Na’Layshia, Dante, Cortez, Jazmine, Kendrick, Adrianna, Mariana, L’Shae and Alexiana; sister, Waldean (Samuel) Wilkerson of Tullahoma, TN; Two sisters-in-law, May Childress of Tullahoma, TN and Susie Childress of Winchester, TN and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Devoted nieces, Angela Ewing and Joyce Blake Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.