Sue Ringle

Glenda Sue Kinslow Ringle was born in Temple, Texas, on December 14th, 1951, to Ross and Mona Kinslow. Sue is survived by her husband, Brett, to whom she was married for 45 years. She is also survived by her son, Kyle, who recently graduated from law school at SMU, as well as her sister Carole Holloway and sister-in-law Janet Ringle-Bartels. Her sister Gay Kinslow predeceased her.

Sue suffered from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) for several years towards the end of her life. This rare disease affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain and while memory is often kept intact, she found herself facing a terminal diagnosis from which no recovery was possible.

Sue was a Texan to the bone. She graduated from Temple High School and made the journey south down I-35, much to the dismay of her mother, to attend The University of Texas at Austin, where she met her future husband, Brett, while the two were saxophonists in the Longhorn Band (under long-time band director Vincent DiNino). Sue loved all things UT, especially football, both while performing in the band during halftime and later as a die-hard fan in the stands.

Sue was a licensed realtor in Dallas for over 40 years. But her service to the community was more important to her than real estate. She was heavily involved in politics and served as President of the Park Cities Republican Women, as well as serving as an Election Judge and Chairman of the Dallas Election Advisory Committee. From politics to petunias, Sue also served as President of the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum. Her passion for community service naturally extended into music. Sue served on the Board of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League. Further, she served as Treasurer of the Dallas Museum of Art League.

Faith in God was a central pillar of Sue's being. And she would make sure you knew it. She was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church for many years. Sensing that the church community needed more of Sue and her go-getter style of service and helping others, she founded the Jester's Program, a theater program for adults 16 and older with special needs who perform every year in the Cornerstone Sanctuary of Highland Park United Methodist Church. The performers are from all over the DFW-Metroplex. Jester's just finished performing their 8th play this past February at HPUMC.

She lived her life according to her religious and moral convictions. God help the poor soul who tried to convince her that her way was not just A highway, but the ONLY highway. Sue will live on in the hearts and minds of those who were lucky enough to have had the opportunity to meet her and be around her; most of all her husband, Brett and son, Kyle.

Many obituaries say "In lieu flowers make a contribution to...", but Sue loved flowers so much that she wanted them at her memorial service, which will be at 2:00pm on Friday, June 22nd, at Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, Texas 75205. If you would like to make a donation in Sue's memory, it can be made to The Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218. Flowers may be sent to Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75225.