Sue Ann Friend Obituary
The passing of Sue Ann Friend of Belle Rive, Illinois occurred on July 13, 2026. Sue, born on October 12, 1943, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sue Ann Friend to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dale Nattier and Annabelle Nattier (Newman); her great grandchild Logan Brookshire; her parents-in-law, Dave and Minnie; and her brother-in-law Charles Dean Thalman.
She is survived by: her husband Dale Friend; her daughters, Valerie Powell (Chris Brown) and Joni Brookshire (Rick); her grandchildren, Chris Powell (Emily), Jordan Powell (Makenzie), Jake Brookshire (Danielle) and Austen Ohley; her great grandchildren, Jordyn, Lucas, Owen, Aubryn, Bryer, Deacon, Vada and Addi; and her sisters, Jane Adams (Dick) and Janet Thalman. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Sue's memory may be made to the Opdyke Missionary Baptist Church, or to Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation (write "Cancer Research" on memo line) and will be accepted at the services at the church, or at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, IL.
