Sue Ann Timmons Osborn's Obituary
Sue Ann Timmons Osborn, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, left this earth on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025. Born to Martha and Gus Timmons on May 3, 1945, she lived all of her life in Columbus, Ohio . In 1969, Sue married Phillip “Slick” Osborn; together they loved and raised two daughters, Carrie Osborn Powell and Andrea Kernen. The family expanded in size and love with the addition of son-in-laws Todd & Kurt as well as grandsons Cooper, Griffin, and Crosby who affectionately called her Gigi. Granddogs Willi, Benny, and Daisy were dear to her as well as several family dogs over the years. Sue’s family includes: older brother Jack as well as her sister-in-law Anita, their children Tom, Janet, and Tim, Tim’s wife Leslie, and their children Jack, Connor, and Reilly; brothers & sisters-in-law Barbara Ann, Ruthie & Tom, Sandra & Phillip, Rick, Shelly, Michael & Rhonda, & Michelle & Jim, cousins, nephews, and nieces and close friends the Eirichs & the Lees. North High friends held a special place in Sue’s heart as well.
In 1963, Sue graduated as a North High School Polar Bear. She was employed as a teller at Ohio National Bank for 14 years and then stayed home to care for her daughters. Through her work as a staff member and volunteer at Maize Manor Church & Preschool, Oakland Park Elementary, and Monroe Middle School, Sue touched the lives of many children and adults. In 2010, she retired from Columbus City Schools after 20 years of service.
Often Sue had sage words of advice and could offer a remedy for any ailment. She was witty, gave great hugs, had an infectious laugh, and her smile lit up a room. Sue felt her best when the sun was shining and loved being at the pool or on the porch. She loved animals, a good gathering, great books, going to the movies, sweet treats, and most of all, people. She fiercely loved her family, cared deeply for friends and the children in her care over the years, and didn’t know a stranger. Storytelling was one of her gifts --- she had a great memory and could bring the past to life with detail and enthusiasm.
As she often told her girls, “There is only one you ,and you can never be replaced,” such is true for Sue. Her absence is felt daily, but the love she poured into others will always keep her close to them.
A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor at Clintonville Women’s Club.
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