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Sue Ann Brady Williams

1936 - 2018

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

Sue Williams Obituary

Sue Ann Brady Williams

Knoxville, TN

Sue Ann Brady Williams (81) of Knoxville, Tennessee died April 16, 2018 after a short illness. Sue was born June 9, 1936 to E.B. and Pauline Jones Brady. She grew up in Norris Park, TN. Sue married the love of her life, Donald B. Williams in 1956. Together they raised four daughters, shared a love of horticulture, animals, crafts and travel. They built a life together, but more, a home called Cliffbrake in Knoxville. It was their pride and joy for over 30 years. Sue shared her talents and passion for wildflowers and entertaining with hundreds of visitors to the gardens. Her Lenten Roses were the envy of all who saw them. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Don in 2002, and infant granddaughter Kara Lynn Stutsman in 1995. She leaves behind Donna (Mike), Brenda (David), Sandra, and Wanda (Karl). Her loved grandchildren of whom she was most proud: Meghan (Ritvan), Hannah, Erin (Andrew), Joshua, Parker, and Sarah. And her four great-grandchildren Jace, Hayden, Harper and Hadley. She also leaves her beloved dog, Opal. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Young-Willams Animal Shelter. www.young-willams.org

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Apr. 19 to Apr. 22, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Sue Williams

15 Entries

Emma Bea Stallings

April 13, 2024

Sue was so lovely--And Don, also. I hope you girls and rest of family are doing well.

Dan Williams

April 25, 2018

Aunt Sue and Uncle Don created an inspirational piece of beauty at Cliffbreak (Not kidding for one of the few times in my life). I was quite lucky to play a small part in its creation back in 1982. I also know that everyone else who was lucky enough to see this beauteous place along the South Knoxville cliffs left a happier more inspired person. Aunt Sue and Uncle Don definitely left the World a better place than how they found it!

Circa 1981

Brenda Hawkes

April 23, 2018

Thank you for your thoughts, memories and prayers. We all appreciate it so much.
We are having a memorial gathering for mom at UT Trail Gardens on Neyland Dr. in the Pavilion on Saturday May 5th from 2-4. Please come if you can. We would all love to see mom an dad's friends from the area.
Donna, Brenda, Sandra and Wanda

April 21, 2018

To the Williams girls and all the family...Sue was a shining example of a gracious Southern lady as well as a skilled crafts person...We had many fun times together...and of course we loved Don and Cliffbrake...Hold on to your many memories..Love and Sunshine..Micki and Dan Shipe

Emma Bea Stallings

April 21, 2018

Sue and Don were extremely brilliant, gracious, and talented and shared their beautiful Cliffbrake with so many people who were in awe and thankful for the opportunity and pleasure. Their names are often spoken in conversations about beauty in Knoxville. Sue was a lovely wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. It was my good fortunate to have known her. My condolences to all you girls and your families. She was so proud of all of you.

Ronnie Maynard

April 20, 2018

Dear Brenda,
I am so sorry for your loss...I feel your sadness....my condolences to you and your family.

Steve Gould

April 20, 2018

I've always been in awe of Sue and Don's accomplishments at Clioffbrake and elsewhere. May God bless them and all that they spawned.

Cathy Scott Williams

April 20, 2018

I have so many lovely memories of spending time with Aunt Sue at Cliffbreak. She always shared a kind ear, good advice and some wine. She made me and many friends feel very welcomed in her beautiful home and garden.

I am so lucky to have become part of the Williams family by Marriage. My hearts go out to all my Williams family but especially Sandra, Hannah and the kids. She was such a huge part of your lives. I know it is a very hard time for you.

Mike Scott

April 20, 2018

To the Williams girls: Im so sorry about your mothers passing. Every time I visit my mother on Nobscot, I cant help but think of you all. I will pray for your comfort and healing.

Betsy Cagle

April 20, 2018

What a wonderful lady, who I had not seen in years. I worked for her husband at UT with Ramelle Trundle. He was a wonderful man also. Thoughts and prayers are for the family.

Sarah Sands

April 20, 2018

Love you Hannah. Sue gained her wings and is now with her love.

Sarah Sands

April 20, 2018

Hannah and Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. Hannah, I only met your grandma a time or two, but she was kind and from what I've heard from you, a wonderful lady. She did create a beautiful home and apparently a beautiful life. She is with her husband now and I guarantee she is happy and healthy now. One day you will see her again in a beautiful place we can't imagine. I love you and Sandra. Please tell her I say Hello. If you need me, don't hesitate ok? Love, Sarah, Jason, and Alyssa Sands

Barbara Cheadle

April 19, 2018

My prayers are with the family. A warm, charming lady and I am so thankful to have her beautiful daughter, Donna, for my daughter-in-law. Rest in peace, Sue. You will be missed.

Virginia Greer

April 19, 2018

What a creative, loving, happy spirit! That is cousin Sue. I have fond memories of watching her weave cloth, fantastic food, and beautiful plants that she and Don planted at their beautiful, unique home. My sister (Cynthia) and I have great memories of playing with Donna, Brenda, Sandra and Wanda. What a fun, happy, warm home Sue kept. She will be missed, but she is back with Don, whom she adored. She deserves her angel wings.

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