Obituary of Ella "Sue" Partin

Ella Sue Hayes was born in Evarts, Kentucky on April 10, 1940. She was one of three children born from the union of Frank Hayes and Grace (Bunch) Hayes. During her senior year she moved to Pleasantview, Kentucky where she graduated from high school. She married the love of her life, Audie “Jerry” Partin on May 25, 1959. Together they would share in the birth of two children. The couple moved to LaSalle from Toledo, Ohio in November of 1970. Sue was a wonderful wife and mother. For twenty-six years she was employed by K-Mart in Monroe serving as the Checkout Supervisor retiring in 1997. For the past ten years she was a member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. There she participated with the JOYS (Just Older Youth) and she used her love for sewing with the Crafting Ladies. Sue enjoyed visiting with others and especially enjoyed her church family. Sue and Jerry made quite the pair. They enjoyed working on projects around the house together. Sue maintained a lovely yard and beautiful flowers, and they had also visited thirty-nine states riding tandem on a Honda motorcycle. Ella Sue Partin, age 76, of LaSalle passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Wellspring Lutheran Services. She had been in poor health for one month. Her passing was preceded by both her parents and two brothers: Ed and Bill Hayes To cherish her memory she leaves a beloved husband of fifty-seven years: Audie “Jerry” Partin of LaSalle; daughter: Penny (Sue) Shroyer of Temperance; son: Jerry Lynn (Polly) Partin of Shelbyville, Kentucky; two sisters-in-law: Nancy Hayes of Piqua, Ohio and Ruby Hayes of Versailles, Ohio; five grandchildren: Denny (Amanda) Gaynier, Ryan Gaynier, Brittney Partin, Jesse Partin, and Jerry James “J.J.” Partin; and two great grandchildren: Ryitt and Jerrica. Friends may gather from 2:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070. She will lie-in-state from 10:00am until a Celebration of Her Life at 11:00am on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church, 14260 South Dixie Highway with Pastor Roy Southerland officiating. Procession will follow to LaSalle Township Cemetery in LaSalle for burial. Memorials for those who desire are suggested to Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.