Sue E. Skees' Obituary
Sue E. Skees, 83, of Sun City Center, Florida, joined the Lord on May 6, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she spent many years in Kentucky before making Florida her home. Sue carried a still, quiet, and confident spirit—one that reflected the love of Jesus in the way she lived. She was kind, caring, and thoughtful, and she filled every space with life, laughter, and love.
Sue found joy in simple, beautiful moments: watching a sunrise, listening to ocean waves, walking the beach, bird watching, and working on her cross‑stitch projects. She drove a school bus for special‑needs children, a role that meant the world to her and allowed her to pour her heart into the lives of those she served. She also loved traveling to visit family and friends, always cherishing time spent together. She will be remembered for her warm hugs and her gift for making every moment with loved ones meaningful.
Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Skees; her parents Elmer and Orabelle Meier; her brother, Dale Meier; her stepsons Timothy J. Skees and Stephen T. Skees; and her stepson‑in‑law, Lynn Milnes.
She is survived by her brother Jack (Marilyn) Meier of Cleveland, OH; her daughters Deanne (Ahmet) Gultekin of Sun City Center, FL, and Denise (Brian) Moyer of Goochland, VA; and her grandchildren Caleb and Grace Moyer. She is also survived by her stepchildren Regina “Jeannie” Milnes of Paducah, KY; Jack (Dawn) Skees of Elizabethtown, KY; Karen Savko (Bob) of Louisville, KY; Ellen O’Brien (Danny) of Elizabethtown, KY; and Susan Skees Hermes of Boulder City, NV. Additionally, she leaves behind 14 step‑grandchildren and 25 step‑great‑grandchildren.
A Florida memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m. EST at St. Anne Catholic Church, 106 11th Ave NE, Ruskin, FL 33534.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Mater Dei Catholic School, St. Anne Parrish, 106 11th Ave NE. Ruskin, Fl 33570 are appreciated.
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