Sue Brister Owensboro, Kentucky Obituary

Sue Brister

Sue Topmiller Brister, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Twin Rivers Nursing Home. She was born September 13, 1933 in Owensboro to the late Victor and Ruby Mercer Topmiller. Sue retired after 35 years from Owensboro Daviess County Hospital as a registered nurse. She served as the nursing administrator at the Free Clinic in Owensboro and was a former chairman of the Volunteer Action Center. She was a member of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses and a Kentucky Colonel. She was a member of Third Baptist Church where she taught youth groups. Sue enjoyed being Mrs. Claus for many years with her husband, Jim. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James E. Brister, Jr. in 2005. She is survived by her son, Spencer K. Brister; daughter, Sharon Kaye Brister; two grandchildren, Jacob Ian Wells and Clinton James Hendley; brother, Victor Woodward Topmiller, Jr.; sister, Joan Topmiller McCargish; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday in the chapel at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday and after 9 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
September 13, 1933 - July 8, 202109/13/193307/08/2021
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Bonnie Eaton
December 13, 2021
So thankful God placed us in the same family as cousins. She was always an amazing inspiration for us all.
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Doris Adams
July 12, 2021
Sue ^ I were in the same Sunday School class so many years ago at Hall Street Baptist Church. I do have many memories of her esp. one she told about her dad telling her a couple of wise advice she shared with us. Sharon, I was your S.S. teacher. Doris Myatt. my husband ... Continue Reading
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Julia Blay
July 11, 2021
Wow my dear frien Mrs Brister I had moved into the Roosevelt House and she was my senior compaion she helped me through two surgeries She will be truly missed my condolences to the family
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Ken & Virginia Blandford
July 10, 2021
Sharon & Spencer: the Blandford family from the neighborhood of your youth extend sympathy. Your Mom was so intelligent and enthusiastic! May you continue to live sharing her blessed traits.
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Eric and Sandy Lawrence Powell
July 10, 2021
Spencer and Sharon, we are so very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I knew your mom and dad most of my life, your dad and my dad were friends, and my husband and I worked with her at the hospital, Eric worked many years with her. She was a sweet Christian lady,... Continue Reading
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Robyn Mattingly
July 9, 2021
Sue was one of our most faithful, creative and active Senior Companion volunteers with Audubon Area Community Services for several years. She was always doing something special with those she served and gave it her all. She also wrote the dedication for our in-house c... Continue Reading
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Dawson Davis
July 8, 2021
Sharon & Spencer. I m sorry to read about Sue, I have lots of great memories of Brister & Sue. :). In my thoughts.
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Marv and Katrina Blomquist
July 8, 2021
Spencer and Sharon. Too many GREAT FUN memories with your Mom and Dad. This side just lost another Gem. BUT, heavens angels have hit the jackpot. Our prayers are for your peace and comfort. It’s bait a good bye but a see ya later ( hopefully several years but ... Continue Reading
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cathy york
July 8, 2021
sharon I am so sorry to hear this my thoughts and prayers are with you
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James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory
July 8, 2021
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