Sue

Tidwell

Shirley Sue Tidwell, 93 years old, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Brookdale Rehabilitation Center in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Sue was born on July 26, 1931 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to the late Joe and Ruth (Woody) Maritt. She married the love of her life, Melvin Tidwell on New Year's Day, January 1, 1949 in Seminole, Oklahoma and to this union three children were born. Sue and her sister's Jeanne and Jo Anne were second-generation members of the Pineville United Methodist Church. She sang in the choir as well as being a faithful member the United Methodist Women's Organization (Ruth Circle), where she served as past president and treasurer; Pastor/Parish relations, trustee committee and Evangelism Team. She and Mel were cornerstones of the church, supporting all of the ministry and activities. She was a member of the Eastern Star #248 in Anderson, Missouri and the Elk River Extension Club in Pineville, Missouri. Sue enjoyed tole painting, sewing, bridge club and handcrafting.

Sue passed away comfortably in her sleep with her family in attendance. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Jeanne (Freeman) Curtis and Jo Anne Pearcy.

Sue is survived by her loving husband of 76 years, Mel Tidwell; three children, Mark Tidwell, Mike Tidwell and Karen Ramey; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; along with a host of other family, church family and friends who will dearly miss Sue.

Memorial Services for Sue will be held at a later date.