This was my mother's blog where she tried to post as many memories as she could during her last days. Mom passed away on June 7, 2023 after battling many health issues for over a year. I am leaving her blog up so we can go back and read her memories. I have also posted her obituary below. ~ Son, Byron
Iona Sue Spencer Chesney
February 24, 1943 — June 7, 2023
Corryton
Iona Sue Spencer Chesney, age 80, of Corryton, TN, entered into eternal rest on June 7, 2023. Awaiting her in heaven were her beloved husband of 53 years, James Carroll Chesney; daughter, Pamela Marie Chesney Stanifer; her parents, Rev. James "Edd" Spencer and Conilee Texas Ramsey Spencer; brothers, John Spencer and Jim Spencer; and sister, Barbara June Perkey.
She is lovingly remembered and will be deeply missed by her children: son Byron (Mary) Chesney, daughter Jennifer (Jon) White, and son Josh (Amanda) Chesney; her grandchildren: Daniel (Casey) Stanifer, Amy Stanifer, Jessica (Martin) Childress, Matthew and Elizabeth Chesney, Isaac, Jonathan, David, and Luke White, Chris, Ruthie, Logan, and Ember Chesney; and great-grandchildren: Polly, Lilith, and Samael Stanifer. She is also survived by four siblings: Phyllis Parks, William Spencer (Joyce), Mary Williams (Stanley), and Ronald Spencer (Patsy); as well as several nieces and nephews.
Sue graduated from Holston High School in 1961 and soon after married her high school sweetheart, Carroll. They built a life and raised their family in their cherished home on Maloneyville Road. Sue had many interests and talents. She loved to sing, sew, host tea parties, shop, and dine out with her sisters. She was best known for her exceptional southern cooking.
In 1982, Sue became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at St. Mary's Medical Center and Hillcrest Nursing Home until retirement. She later worked several years in the cafeteria at Corryton Elementary School, a job she truly enjoyed.
Church was a central part of Sue's life. She found joy in singing, teaching, decorating, and coordinating fellowships. She was a faithful member of Highland Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends at Highland Baptist Church on Babelay Road on Friday, June 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Life and funeral service immediately following. Rev. Byron Chesney and Rev. Jon White will officiate.
Family and friends will meet at Washington Pike Cemetery on Saturday, June 10, at 10:45 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Michael Stanifer and Chester DeMarcus.
Online condolences may be expressed at mynattfh.com.
Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
