S. Sue Ferguson

Sonya S. (Sue) Ferguson age 88 passed away on December 1, 2024 at Columbus Alzheimer Care Center. Born on June 13, 1936 in Ironton, Ohio she was the daughter of Arthur H. and Alice Margaret (Andrews) Sagar. She graduated from Ironton High School in 1954 and was a cheerleader in her junior and senior years. She was proud of her Ironton heritage, and she had a quick wit and charismatic personality. She loved meeting new people and having a good time. She leaves a legacy that will be recalled by many with kindness, respect, and lots of laughter. She was employed for 5 years by Ashland, Inc. in Ashland, Kentucky. After moving to Columbus in 1960, she was employed by Columbia Gas for 5 years, leaving to become a full-time homemaker. Afterwards she was employed by the Worley Dental Office in Westerville for 10 years, She and her husband, Larry Ferguson, were married on January 26, 1958 and they have two children. She is a member of Meadow Park Church on Bethel Road in Columbus. She is an avid sports fan especially of the Ohio State Buckeye, Cleveland Browns, and the Cincinnati Reds and loved to play golf being a member of the York Golf Club for several years. She is survived by her husband of 66 years their children Craig (Kim) Ferguson of Delaware and Julie (Mike) Kiley of Cincinnati; grandchildren Troy Ferguson, Shane Ferguson, Abby (Chance) Pratt, and Sophie Kiley, sisters-in-law Peggy Billiar of Columbus and Rita Large of Kitts Hill, Ohio; nieces and nephews James (Tracy) Payne of Midland, MI, Molly (Mike) Poling of Cincinnati, and Chris Billiar of Pittsburgh. She is preceded in death by her Father and Mother and her sister Sally French. Arrangements are being handled by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High Street in Worthington, Ohio where the family will receive friends on Tuesday December 10, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:00am, with a Celebration of Life Service to follow. Officiating will be James A. Payne, Sue’s nephew and the head pastor of Midland Baptist Church in Midland, MI. A private inurnment will follow at Union Cemetery at a later date. Condolences as well as your favorite memory may be sent to the family at www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory.

S. Sue Ferguson

June 13, 1936 - December 1, 2024