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Carolyn Sue Durbin, affectionately known as Sue to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY. Born on Wednesday, October 10, 1951, in Butler County, KY, Sue was a beacon of love and wisdom throughout her 73 years of life.

Sue was preceded in death by her mother, Eloise Morris, her cherished grandparents, Nova and Esco Morris, who raised her with an abundance of love and care and the love of her life her husband Billy Gene Durbin. Her spirit is carried on by her daughter, Melissa Durbin (Molly Johnson) of Morgantown, KY; her grandchildren, Lakisha Rife (Tyrone) of Morgantown, KY, and Billy Gene Durbin II (Adam Dobson) of Bowling Green, KY; her four great-grandchildren, Jayden Dockery, Danny Dockery, Xavier Durbin, all of Morgantown, KY, and Brailen Durbin Boards of Bowling Green, KY; and her dear sister, Priscilla Corley (Bobby) of Radcliff, KY. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive her, each of whom will miss her deeply.

Sue was a member of the Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church. Sue contributed many years of service to Kanes, Kellwood, and American Rubber. Beyond her professional life, Sue was a woman of many interests. She found great pleasure in gardening, bird watching, her flowers and shopping. Traveling was another passion of Sue's, as she loved to explore new places and create lasting memories. But most of all Sue loved spending time with her grandchildren.

A familiar face at the Kuntry Kitchen, Sue was known for her love of coffee and conversation. Her porch was another favorite spot where she could be found enjoying a good cup of coffee and a cigarette, reflecting on the day and watching the world go by.

Funeral services will be held at the Jones Funeral Chapel Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm with Bro. Jimmy McIntosh and Bro. Buddy Swift officiating. Burial will be in the Lawson Embry Cemetery where Tyrone Rife, Jayden Dockery, Danny Dockery, Billy Durbin II, Adam Dobson, Tommy Brown and Marty Jones will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Monday May 5, 2025 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm and Tuesday 8:00am until funeral time at 1:00pm at the Jones Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Lawson Embry Cemetery c/o Jones Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 414 Morgantown, KY 42261. Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Sue at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com. Jones Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Carolyn Sue Durbin.