Suan Helton

Suan Helton obituary, Erlanger, KY

Suan Helton

Suan Helton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home - Elsmere on Feb. 16, 2026.
SUAN HELTON

Suan was born to Fred Thompson and Mary Earhart Thompson.

Preceded in death by her son David Helton and her brother Michael Thompson.

Loving Wife to Ottas Helton for 54 years.

Survived by siblings Kathy, Evalyn,Fred,Janet ,Teresa,and Paul. Her uncle Bob Earhart.

Daughter Tina Collins (Tom)

Grandchildren Leslie, Stephanie, Julie, Tommy, Sydnie, Kaylie, and Mollie.

Great-grandchildren Matthew, Madison, Lillie, Amara, Calvin, Ellie, and her soon to be namesake Susie. And many many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Arrangements will be on Friday, Feb 20 2026 at Don Catchen Family Funeral Home. 3525 Dixie Highway, Elsmere KY 41018

Visitation will be 11am to 1pm. Following we will be going to lay her in rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Don Catchen Family Home is assisting the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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