Johnnie Sue Kiesling

1942 - 2024

Johnnie Sue Kiesling passed away on January 3, 2024. Sue was born in 1942 in Abilene, Texas and had lived in San Bernardino since 1947. She attended San Bernardino High School and graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 1964 and Florida State University in 1972 where she received her Masters Degree in Social Work.Sue served the San Bernardino community for many years as a social worker and counselor. She worked at Patton State Hospital for over 30 years, where she served as Chief of Social Work until her retirement. Sue was a long-term attendee of the San Bernardino Symphony and the Redlands Bowl. As a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, she enjoyed the many Bible study groups she attended. Sue loved cats and was a supporter of many charitable organizations that care for animals, as well as organizations supporting veterans.Sue is survived by her sister, Joanne May, nephews David (Teresa) May and Stephen (Bree) May, nieces Kimberly Olsen and Crystal (Timothy) Glynn, dear friend Paul Martin, as well as many loving extended family members and friends.There will be a memorial service at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland on Tuesday, January 9, at 10:00 AM.