Sue Bluedorn

Retta Sue Bluedorn, age 80, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Lannom officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and again on Thursday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Sue entered this life on September 9, 1944, in Montgomery County, TN to the late Reuben E. and Marie Mackey Batson. She was a graduate of Montgomery Central High School and went on to attend Austin Peay State University. Sue was well-regarded as a former employee of Jay Garment, where she dedicated her time and effort with commitment and grace. She had a deep appreciation for country music, particularly admiring the heartfelt tunes of Alan Jackson. Sue had a love for frogs, finding beauty and fascination in their presence. She was also a devoted enthusiast of Diet Mountain Dew, which brought her daily refreshment and enjoyment.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bluedorn; son, Jeff Bluedorn, and brother, Reuben J. Batson.

Survivors include her sons, Duane Bluedorn, Brian (Judy) Bluedorn, and Craig (Melissa) Bluedorn; sister, Ann Joyce Bogard, and grandchildren, Amanda Gray, Cassie Shawver, Brandon Bluedorn, Savannah Clark, and Kristin Bluedorn. Sue also leaves behind 10 great-grandchildren. 

Pallbearers will be Brandon Bluedorn, Fabiano Tornberg, Mike Sisk, Candido Chavez, Paul Shannon, and Kyle Shannon.

Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN, 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com