Carolyn Sue Sullivan

CAROLYN SUE SULLIVAN, age 84, a life-long resident of Ceredo, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington following a short illness. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a woman of faith and a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Born Carolyn Sue Newman, on the 17th day of May, 1929, one of nine children born to James H. and Grace Stapleton Newman. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty six years, Robert “Pete” Sullivan, one brother, Bill Newman, and five sisters, Nina “Dutch” Pratt, Mildred Eales, Edna “Frostie” Duncan, Betty Pratt and Janet Daniels. She is survived by three children: Bob Sullivan of Teays Valley, Suzanne (Doug) Woods of Huntington, and Kelly (Carole) Sullivan of Ceredo; five grandchildren: Josh Carroll of Roanoke, Virginia, Cheryl Sullivan of Barboursville, Chris and Cassidy Sullivan of Huntington, and Mandy Muncy of El Paso Texas; a sister, Cindy (John) Balasis of Lakeland, Florida; and her twin brother, Charles “Fat” Newman of Bartow, Florida. She also leaves behind a dear friend and confidant, Helen Webb of Ceredo. While she was a proud homemaker, she found time to help the Ceredo Kenova Little League Moms, Ceredo Kenova Band Boosters, Ceredo Kenova Football Moms, and the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is also credited with stitching the first official flag for the Town of Ceredo. She was proud of her home and the many awards bestowed upon her by the Ceredo Beautification Committee. Mom fought some tough battles with her health the past few years but managed to overcome some significant odds. The family wishes to thank the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department for the many times they responded to assist her and then to transport her one last time to Cabell Huntington Hospital. Special thanks go to the professional staff and physicians in the SICU at Cabell Huntington Hospital for giving us those last few precious days with her. Mom asked us to send special thanks to a few family friends: Tim Provaznik, for his many acts of kindness and his countless visits to the house and hospital to check on her; Sara Thompson, for the flowers and made-from-scratch cupcakes that made her smile; and to Phil Selby, who never failed to make her laugh. She requested only graveside services be held and we choose to honor that wish. The service and interment will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo on Friday, May 9, at 11:00 am. The Reverend Rodney Hale will be officiating, assisted by the Reverend Scott Byard. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with preparations. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.