Sue Ann Fleener

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Sue Ann FleenerPassing: January 4, 2026

Service:	Chastain Funeral Home
	Funeral Service
	Saturday, January 10th @ 4:00pm
Visitation:	Chastain Funeral Home
	Saturday, January 10th @ 2:00pm-4:00pm
Cemetery:	Lost River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
	At a Later Date

MITCHELL – Sue Ann Fleener, 85, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her residence.

Born October 10, 1940, in Medora, she was the daughter of Stephen Elbert and Dorothy (Shanks) Chastain. Sue married John T. Fleener on December 23, 1961 and he preceded her in death September 4, 2008.

Sue was a 1958 graduate of Orleans High School and received her degree in nursing. “Sue the Nurse,” as she was known, was a registered nurse, specializing in wound care, geriatrics, and home health. To that end, she helped establish Hoosier Upland Home Health and travelled all around several counties to help get it off the ground. She was a past vice president of the South Central Association of the Visually Impaired. Sue was an avid painter, especially oil paints, and was a student of Marilyn Morgan. She also crocheted hats and headbands and cheerfully gave them away. Sue was a member of the Lost River Primitive Baptist Church for 72 years and shined her light for Jesus.

Surviving are her daughters, Cynthia Louise Brooking of Mitchell, Penny Sue (Juan) Ingram of Highland, and Rebecca Jane (Marlin) Patton of Bedford; grandchildren, Timothy Wayne Moody, Terri Nicole Mathers, Katrina Jo Stancombe, Callie Amanda Gaballa, Maggie Sue King, Alyssa Hildum, Adam Jacob Roach, Tayler Brooking, Dylan Cole Patton, and Stephen Miles Ingram; 17 great-grandchildren, plus one on the way; siblings, Michael Paul (Bev) Chastain of Arlington, Sarah Elisabeth Chastain of Livonia, and Steven Ray (Sandra) Chastain of Celestine; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents; husband; grandson, Sheldon Lee Gearlds; siblings, Joy Lee Motsinger, Oliver Gordon Chastain, Roland Dean Chastain, and David Keith Chastain; and sons-in-law, Michael Brooking and Henry “Hank” South, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Cremation will follow with burial at Lost River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial Gifts: Lost River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery

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6 Guest Comments

Guest: Mindy Stancombe | Bedford, IN

Date: January 8, 2026

Blessed to have met her and spent time with her, family and friends at her home. She also recently blessed me with one of her paintings which I will treasure. Love & prayers to her family and friends. Till we meet again
Guest: David and Margaret Mathers | Orleans, Indiana

Date: January 7, 2026

So sorry for your loss! Your family is in our PRAYERS.
Guest: Julie Conley | Bedfird Indiana

Date: January 7, 2026

All my love and prayers to the Family and my Dear Friend Becca.
Guest: Terri Briscoe | Bedford, IN

Date: January 7, 2026

Many memories with Sue, mostly funny ones. Love & Prayers to her family.
Guest: Jamie Lynn | Mitchell Indiana

Date: January 7, 2026

I am so sorry. My love and prayers are with your family.
Guest: Martha Banks | Gallatin, TN

Date: January 7, 2026

Becky, your mother was such a jewel. I am so sorry for your loss. I was not aware that Sheldon was no longer with us until I read your mother's obituary. I had not stayed in contact with any of the family after Mike Murphy and I were divorced. I remember you all though with fondness.