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Sue Kiser Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Sue Elaine Kiser 58, born on March 28, 1959, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2017 while vacationing in Costa Rica. Elaine grew up in Pound, a small town in Southwest Virginia. She has lived in Knoxville, Tennessee for the past 25 years, enjoying the friendship of many good neighbors. Elaine attended City View Baptist Church with her good friend, Mary Poling.
Elaine graduated from Pound High School. She graduated from the University of Virginia at Wise with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and Theater. After moving to Tennessee she attended the University of Tennessee where she met good friend, Rita Paulk. She graduated from Walter State Community College with a degree in Nursing. She then returned to the University of Tennessee for graduate studies.
Elaine's passions were piano, plays, and traveling. She was an expert pianist, playing for First Baptist Church of Pound at an early age.
Preceded in death by husband, Mark Little, parents, Earl and Billie Kiser, and Shirley Mullins. Survived by beloved sisters, Shirley Jean Gervin (Bill), Dawn Orton (Clark), brother, Dwayne Mullins and step-father Wayne Mullins, sister, Beverly Viers (Roger), brother Greg Whittaker (Channie) and beloved dog Nik.
Nieces and Nephews: Becky Thach (Kevin), Billy Skeen; Andy Turner (Jessica), Natalie Pratt (Nelson); Robert Mullins (Joni); Megan Cline, Christi Lardieri (Mark); Jonathan Whittaker (Lanny), David Whittaker (Amanda).
Memorial Services will be Sunday, November 5th at 3pm at City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37917. Reverend Gene Hurley officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society.
Family was served by Montesacro Funeral Home, San Jose, Costa Rica.
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Rita Paulk
December 2, 2017
I remember the first time I saw Elaine. It was in Anatomy class at UT. Elaine helped me through some of the classes with which I struggled. She was like that.....generous with her time, smarts, sense-of- humor, clothes and herself. There is probably not another person on earth who knew me like she did. She was so accepting of my shortcomings. It is going on 2 months since she has passed and it seems like a lifetime. It is difficult to imagine never talking to her again on this earth or going out to lunch. We were "foodies." My life would have never been the same without Elaine in it. We went places and did such interesting things. She had no fear........drive in Los Angeles......"Sure," she said gleefully, "no problem." What a unique, delightful person she was. "I will see you on the flip side, Elaine. I love you." Rita
November 4, 2017
Kiser family, May God comfort you during this great loss.
Mark
November 4, 2017
Elaine was a childhood friend with a kind, loving, sweet spirit. I will remember her laughter and playing the piano for me. She taught me the love of the theater. She was a dear person that has caused the world to be dimmer without her beautiful light. I will miss her and through grace will see her again. My sympathies to the entire family.
Heather Edlin
November 3, 2017
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