Mary Sue Reed, favorably known as Mama Sue, 76, departed this life on December 27, 2022, at Home Sweet Home in Gardendale, Alabama, following a long battle with kidney disease. She was the daughter of Owen E. Huffstutler and Olyn Brown Huffstutler.
She is survived by two children, Ronald Joe Reed (Katherine) and Debra Sue Cousins (Edward), three grandchildren, Jeremy Cousins, Alyssa Reed, and Anakin Lau, and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bobby Joe Reed.
Services will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville, Alabama, on Friday, January 6, 2023. Family visitation is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., regular visitation is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a 12:00 p.m. service with burial in adjoining cemetery.
In honor of her unconditional love for all animals, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Missing Link Rescue in Gardendale, Alabama, or any animal organization of your choice.