Amy Sue Quire

LOUISVILLE – Amy “Sue” Quire, 80, of Louisville, Ky., passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Baptist East Hospital after a brief battle with the Covid-19 virus. Sue, a loving wife and caring mother, was surrounded by husband Jim Quire and their three daughters -- Cheryl Tuell, Carole Quire and Cathy Denham -- leading up to her death. Due to Covid-19 concerns, a private graveside service for family members only will be held Monday January 18, 2021at Resthaven memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Road. Bill Hall, an ordained minister, long-time family friend and member of Eastside Christian Church in Jeffersonville, IN., will officiate. Burial at the Resthaven Cemetery will follow.

Sue was born to Elton and Jewel Brooks on June 17, 1940, in Louisville. After graduating from Fern Creek High School, Sue married her childhood friend and lifetime love, Jim Quire, on June 27, 1958. Sue and Jim celebrated 62 years of marriage in June, 2020.

Besides her beloved husband, Sue is survived by three daughters – Cheryl (Gary) Tuell, Carole Quire and Cathy (Michael) Denham. Additionally, Sue was a loving grandmother to Rob May, David, Tessa and Haven McKenney, Cory and Hannah Castle and Will Quire, as well as an adoring great grandmother to Lucy Dewitt, Foxx Castle, Liv Kearns and Eleanor Quire. Further, Sue will be remembered by her brothers, Bill Brooks and Joe (Pam) Brooks. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Jones, and her sister-in-law, Beverly Brooks.

Sue was a member of Southeast Christian Church and devoted her life to caring for her family and helping others. Matthew 25:40 – “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” -- was not only a favorite Bible verse, but also the inspiration for Sue’s generosity. She loved helping others, whether it be through many charities or simply providing assistance to neighbors. She often purchased used bicycles, refurbished them, and gave them to needy children in the area. Sue was gifted in many areas, including music, crafts, art, knitting and sewing. She delighted in turning discarded items into works of art. A favorite hobby was collecting stuffed bears, dolls and other unique toys, many of which she gave to wide-eyed children. For many years she served as the secretary for Kenwood Heights Christian Church. Sue was perhaps best-known for her musical talents. As a teen and young adult she and both her sister and sister-in-law were a popular singing trio, “The Harmonettes”, who performed at many worship services in the Louisville area. Sue also played the piano for Camden Avenue Christian Church and the organ for multiple area funeral homes. In her later years, Sue described her perfect evening as sharing time at home in the evening with husband Jim, listening to gospel music and enjoying pictures, visits and phone calls from her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sue touched many lives and will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her many family members, neighbors and friends.

Advantage funeral Home Hardy Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements

The Quire family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to Sue’s favorite charity: “Forget Me Not Ministries”, PO Box 142, Sellersburg, IN., 47172 ([email protected]).