SueAnne Knisley

SueAnne Knisley

    SueAnne Knisley, 72, of Chillicothe, passed into the arms of her heavenly Lord and Savior on August 24, 2023. She was born on February 16, 1951, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Harold L. and Ruth (Carper) Knisley.

    SueAnne is survived by her sister, Sherry (Dennis) Zeigler. Also left to mourn her passing are niece and nephew, Becky (Chris) Minor and David Evan Zeigler. Aunt “Sue Sue”,  as they called her, will be missed by great nephews, Evan and Aden Minor. She is also survived by cousins, Rodney (Pam) King, Nancy King, Peggy Kerg, and Bob Alan Knisley; and lifetime friends, Jody Slack and Beth Montgomery.

    In addition to her parents, SueAnne was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Lex and Hazel Carper, paternal grandparents, Foster and Jesse Knisley, aunt and uncle, Bernice (Ted) King and Charles Carper; her longtime companion, Bruce Wilkinson; and her beloved dog, Ben. 

    SueAnne was a 1969 Zane Trace High School graduate and graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Education. She taught English at Western High School before accepting a position as librarian at Southeastern High School, where she remained until her retirement. She loved playing the piano, playing the guitar and embroidering. She was a lifetime member of the Elks. She had a wonderful sense of humor and dry wit. Before her health issues, she enjoyed being with friends and having a good time. 

    Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Kingston with Pastor Greg Gardner officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at Hill’s. Private burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Kingston. Memorial contributions may be made in SueAnne’s honor to Zane Trace First Class Scholarship (Mailed to: Chillicothe Ross Community Foundation: 45 E. Main Street, OH 45601) or Elks Lodge #52 Scholarship (42 W. Second Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601). Condolences and floral gifts can be made on SueAnne’s online guest registry at www.hillfhkingston.com.

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