Sue Park

Obituary for Marjorie “Sue” Park

Marjorie “Sue” Park passed away on December 16, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born on July 16, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Annabelle (Valentine) Brush and Jesse Brush; nine siblings, including David McAninch, Helen Correa, Barbara Brush, Mike Brush, Jesse Brush, Jack Brush, Nancy Hunt, Patricia Brush, and George Brush; and two beloved grandchildren, Phillip J. “PJ” Adcock and Yasmeen Annabelle Guessous.

She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Linda Brush of Bradenton, Florida, with whom she shared a special bond; Linda Carruthers, and Carolyn Park; her children, Sandra Richendollar (Samuel), Sheryl Brown (Mark McCloskey), Samuel Park, Jr. (Suzy), and Steven Park; her grandchildren, Dacion Crabtree (Brandy), Shandie Bennett (Shane), Bobby Brown (Paige), Chad Park, Bodar Imler, Sophia Richendollar, Samuel Park III, Joshlynn Banks, and Ivry Park; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Sue remained close with her former husband, Samuel Park, Sr., who also survives. Her lifelong best friend, Christinia Foster, and dear friend Barb Notestone, also survive. Sue loved her animals, leaving behind her kitty, Gracie.

Sue spent most of her adult life in Chillicothe. Throughout her working years, she held many jobs, but none brought her more joy than bartending. She worked at Billy Dukes Corral, American Legion Post 62, the Elks Lodge #52, and other local bars. Over the years, Sue poured a lot of drinks, threw a lot of darts, told a lot of jokes, and made a lot of lifelong friends. She volunteered her time for years at the American Legion making Thanksgiving dinner, while playing euchre, having a “rum pop” or iced tea, and playing the tickets.

Since a car accident in 1999, Sue lived a quieter but fulfilling life. She found joy in living with her brothers Jack and George, hosting sleepovers with her grandchildren, making family dinners, and playing video games, board games, and card games. A fierce competitor, Sue was a master of euchre and Scrabble, rarely defeated and showing no mercy. She was an avid reader, often finishing three books a day. She loved Stephen King novels.

In the weeks before her passing, Sue shared that she had no regrets and was content with how her life had turned out. Those who knew her best will remember her for her generous heart—she would do just about anything for anyone. Sue was deeply forgiving, never met a stranger, and opened her home to many friends and family over the years. In turn, she was surrounded by love and support when she needed it most.

Sue especially loved the holidays, so she would want you to enjoy those holiday lights and decorations, the Christmas cookies, the holiday gifts. But, most of all, she would want you to love with all your heart, hug with all your strength, linger a little longer after dinner, share another story, tell another joke, play another game, have another drink, and live in the moment.

In keeping with her wishes, no funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sue’s memory to American Legion Post 62, Attn: Mike Holtz, 153 East Main Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601.