Marlyn Sue Johnston, 76, of rural New Castle went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home following a brief illness. She was born April 2, 1947 in Keno, KY, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Gertie (Taylor) Wilson.
Sue graduated from Burnside High School in Burnside, KY in 1966. She had worked at Modernfold, Metaldyne, and Walmart in New Castle. She was a longtime and active member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church in New Castle, which she loved, as she loved her “home church” in Keno, KY, Mt. Union Baptist Church.
Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Sue, knew that she was a very hard worker, generous, and loved her homeplace in Keno, KY. She enjoyed traveling with family, singing, working outdoors, decorating for Christmas, quilting, and was the best Mamaw ever!
She leaves to cherish her memory, her two children, James G. (Sherrell) Johnston of New Castle, and Tonya L. (Scott) Thompson of New Castle; two grandchildren, Bryce and Brayden Thompson of New Castle, step…