Sue Bittinger

Sue Bittinger obituary, Indianapolis, IN

Sue Bittinger

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Sue Bittinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care - Indianapolis on Dec. 11, 2025.
Sue (Stout) Bittinger, 85, of Beech Grove, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Indianapolis. Born in Kentucky, Sue moved to Beech Grove as a young girl and proudly called the community home for 78 years. A graduate of Beech Grove High School, she remained closely connected to the area throughout her life.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Dorothy Stout; her husband, Leslie Carl Bittinger; and her daughter, Tammy Lindsey.
She is survived by her daughter, Theresa McLean; grandchildren Heather Bittinger, Cristina Lawless, Robert Lindsey, and Kayla McLean; and great-grandchildren Mercedes Bittinger, Carl Young, Kameron Norman, Riley Lawless, and Gavin McClure. Sue's family and friends will remember her for her warmth, resilience, and the love she shared so generously.
A visitation will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. at Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Care, 7520 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis.
Her family invites all who knew and loved Sue to join in honoring her memory.
Arrangements entrusted to Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sue, please visit our floral store.

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

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Upcoming Events

Dec

19

Service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care - Indianapolis Chapel

7520 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227

Send Flowers

Dec

19

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care - Indianapolis Chapel

7520 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227

Send Flowers