Mary Susan (Collins) “Sue” Paul, 71, of Jeffersonville, Ohio died Monday, September 22, 2025, at 9:20 a.m. at the home of her daughter while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 19, 1954, in Vinton County, Ohio to George Henry and Gertrude Pauline Seum Collins.
Sue lived a full and dedicated life to her family and her career as a “legendary” cook. She will be remembered for her great since of humor, kindness, loving nature and amazing cooking abilities.
She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Bob, Herb and Frank Beltz and Jimmy, Billy and Ron Collins and two sisters, Marvene Perkins and Joyce Thompson.
Sue is survived by her devoted husband, Jerry T. Paul whom married June 24, 2000; her loving children, Tammy Wilson of Jeffersonville and Billy (Diane) Hensley of Langsville, Ohio; two precious grandchildren, Austin (Samantha) Wilson of Washington Court House and Alekae Wilson of Jeffersonville; a brother, Wayne (Linda) Collins of Ashville; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends including very special friends, Mike and Kim Moorman of Jeffersonville, Kami and Nate Caudill of Jeffersonville and Julie Ream, Kylee Dawson, Courtney Justice and DeVon “Dee” Davis Harris of Heartland Hospice of Washington Court House.
To honor her wishes, there will be no visitation or service.
A celebration of her life with dinner, desserts and fun stories will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.
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