Sue C. Funk Thomason Nichols

Sue C. Funk Thomason Nichols, age 82, December 13, 1938 - June 10, 2021 passed away at her home in Maryville, TN. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wendell Y. Thomason, Sr. of Henderson, KY; her second husband, John B. Nichols, Jr., former Blount County Trustee and co-owner Smokey’s Best BBQ (Chalet at Nawger Nob in Townsend, TN) along with Sue. Also, she was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Lee “Timbo” Thomason of Maryville; parents, Andrew and Margaret Funk; brother, Charles “Buddy” Funk, of Henderson, KY.

She is survived by her brother, Andrew “Sonny” Funk of Henderson, KY; sons, Wendell “Tom” Thomason (Cindy) of Maryville; Anthony “Tony” Thomason of Panama City, FL; Pastor John Paul Nichols (Audrey) of Morristown, Indiana; daughters, Tammy Krupnick (Gary) of Providence Forge, VA; Rebekah Cable (Mark) of Maryville; daughter-in-law, Lisa Thomason of Maryville; grandchildren, Brandy Lands, Amy Whitehead, Timothy (Chip), Zack, and Logan Thomason, Misty Mitchell, Kelly Stone, Kaitlin Thomason, Caleb, Josh, Hannah, Sarah Beth and Charity Nichols, Jole, Noah, Taylor, Wyatt and Jocey Payne, Daniel and Leah Cable; very special grandchildren-in-laws, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and dear friends. The family would like to give special thanks to UT Hospice, especially Chaundra, for all their support during this difficult time.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home and the funeral will follow with Pastor John Paul Nichols officiating. Mass will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church in Townsend at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. The burial will immediately follow at West Millers Cove Missionary Baptist Church in Walland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.