Etta "Sue" Sallee
October 25, 1954 ~ February 5, 2023
Etta “Sue” Sallee, 68, of Columbus, passed away at February 5, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Sue was born October 25, 1954 in Columbia, Kentucky, the daughter of C.T. and Mary Rebecca Neat Burton. Throughout her life, she has been blessed with two daughters Kathi “K.J.” Olmstead and Laci Green, both of Columbus; four grandchildren Tyler Fields, Nick Olmstead, Jamey Burkhart, and Lexi Green; five great-grandchildren Kason, Aidee, Rylan, Bryson, and Emmit; her three brothers Marshall E. (Myra) Burton, Jerry D. Burton; and Ricky L. Burton; as well as two sisters Sandra Whitis and Kathy Boone.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Sandra, as well as her companion Tony Fletcher.
Sue was a Veteran of the Army National Guard and enjoyed reading, shopping, and going antiquing. She will always be remembered for her love of diet coke and Reese’s Cups. Most of all, Sue loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home with Brother Mike Lawson officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the San Souci thru the funeral home.
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I only knew Etta for a short time. She was a very sweet, caring person. She spoke of her love for her daughters and grandchildren and was so proud of them. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kathi and Laci your mom loved you so much…she talked about you and the grandkids often…I am so sorry for your loss…I am going to miss her and our little chats we had daily…she was such a sweet, funny, caring person and she gave great hugs!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Donna Swanson
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I was married to Sue’s brother, Marshall, a lifetime ago and when he and I went our separate ways, Sue and I remained close friends. Years might pass but one of us would reach out and we’d get together like no time had passed at all. That is what I was doing, reaching out, when I came across her obituary. It was heartbreaking to learn she had passed such a short time ago. Sue was a terrific person. She was kind, loving and giving. I never got to meet her daughter Laci, but I’m sure she loved her beyond measure just as she did K.J. What a gift having so many grandkids and great grandkids to love and cherish and what a gift for them to have such a wonderful, loving Grandmother. I will always miss you Sue and I’ll never forget the crazy times we had. You were an awesome friend and I’m sure you’re an even more awesome angel. My sympathies go out to all her loved ones.
Rhonda Smith-Rich