Mrs. Kathryn E. “Suzie” Wilkie, age 51, of the Lakemont Drive in Rockwood, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Wilkie was a teacher for 28 years in the Morgan County school system. A graduate of Rockwood High School, Roane State Community College and Cumberland College (Kentucky), she excelled in basketball at all three schools. Her life centered around athletics and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Wilkie; parents Walter and Bettye Thompson; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Survivors include:
Brothers Ronnie Thompson (Doris) of Rockwood
Benny Thompson (Kim) of Rockwood
Nieces/Nephews Brad (Tara) and Amanda Thompson
Matthew (Pam) and Nathan (Alisha) Thompson
Jordan and Summer Williams
Great nieces/nephew Kaitlyn, Paisley and Connor Thompson
Student body/teachers Coalfield High School
Funeral service will be conducted Monday, November 3, 2008 at 8:00 pm from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Will Gouge officiating. Interment will be Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Evans Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Coalfield School.
Guestbook Entries
Eagles, Best of my Love. God Bless
GD (Rockwood, TN)
MS.SUSIE WILL BE SADLY MISSED.SHE WAS A WONDERFUL TEACHER AND COACH. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY.
Tara (Schubert) Bales (Wartburg, TN)
Suzie, we will miss you a lot comeing by mother's when you got out of school.
Love,
Barbara Vickie Imogene Short and jackie clark (Harriman, TN)
I was so sad to hear of Ms. Wilkie's passing. She was a very favorite teacher of mine 95". She had one of the most brightest smiles i have ever seen. Her strong will and personality made her a mentor for me growing up. She will be missed so much. My prayers go to the family and friends she loved so much.
Rhiannon Bennett-Seiber (Oliver Springs, TN)
Susie was a friend, a teacher, a mother and a mentor to me. She was a valuable part of who I am today. She gave me hope and courage to be a strong and independent woman. I love her and I will miss her. It gives me some peace to know that her and Bob are now together. I will miss you my dear friend...
Melissa (Goss) Mathis (Wartburg, TN)
My thoughts and prayers go out to you today as you are saying goodbye to a great and wonderful person. Coach Suzie was one of the best. She knew how to teach her students and coach her players. She truly loved what she did. She will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Coalfield students (both present and past), faculty and staff. Coach Suzie will be deeply missed.
Amanda Messer (Knoxville, TN)
My daughter, Leah McGee, class of '07, thought so much of Ms. Suzie. She was one of her favorite teachers. May her soul rest in peace.
Angela McGee (Oliver Springs, TN)
I am very sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jason Cofer (Rockwood, TN)
Ms Susie you will be sadley missed by all. My thoughts and prays are with the family during this time. Class of 88
Shannon Rice Ledford (Wartburg, TN)
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Suzie..I talked to her before school started and she was going to Hawaii and looking forward to her trip.....
I'll always remember Suzie with her big smile.We played softball together for several years....She will be missed by all that knew her ...My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this most difficult time...
Criket Lewis (Harriman, TN)
I am so sorry to hear about this great loss. Coach Susie was such a special person, teacher, coach and friend. She will be greatly missed by all. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness.
Angela Chadwick Duncan (Coalfield, TN)
I was a student of Mrs. Wilkie from 1988-1991. She always made class fun.
Even though both of my children are too young to have had her as one of their teachers they were fortunate enough to have known her and her smile. Our prayers are with you all.
Patty Baldwin (Oliver Springs, TN)
I was a student and basketball player of Mrs. Wilkie from 1984-1987. She was always very inspiring to me. She will be greatly missed.
Becky Duncan Copeland (Lake City, TN)
Ms. Suzie was a great teacher, coach and friend. I will never forget that huge smile of hers, or her sense of humor. She has touched many lives and will be greatly missed. I love you Ms. Suzie!!
Brandy Burress-Freels (Rockwood, TN)
How shocked and sad to hear of Susie's passing. She has touched so many of our lives as a teacher, co-worker and friend. The family is in our prayers during this season of bereavement. Susie was a dear friend and co-worker to me, a former teacher and political debater to JR and a current keyboarding instructor and political debater to Kimberlin (her lil' republican). She will always be a part of us as she has touched our lives forever!
Teresa (Gouge) Woods-Owens (Oliver Springs, TN)
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