Virginia “Susie”

Wolfe

Virginia "Susie" Wolfe

April 7, 1932 - October 20, 2026

Virginia "Susie" Wolfe, 94 years young, passed away on October 20, 2026. Born on April 7, 1932, in Ramer, Tennessee, to Troy Benjamin and Lola Viola Wren Kirk, Susie lived a life grounded in faith, devoted to family, and filled with a love for music, flowers, and the simple joys that make life beautiful.

Her faith was the foundation of her life.

Through daily Bible study and her membership at North Jackson Church of Christ, Susie maintained a deep and abiding relationship with the Lord. Her faith was a constant source of strength and comfort throughout her life.

Susie had a true green thumb and a remarkable gift for gardening. Her flower beds were a source of beauty and pride, filled with a wonderful variety of flowering plants and bushes that were admired by all who saw them. She knew how to nurture a plant and bring a garden to life, and she continued tending her beloved flowers well into her 90s. Her gardens reflected the care, dedication, and love she put into the things that mattered to her.

But Susie's love of life extended far beyond her garden. She had a youthful spirit that seemed to defy the years. People were continually surprised to learn her age, as she looked, dressed, and acted decades younger than she was. At 94 years young, she remained a vibrant woman who embraced life with energy, style, and enthusiasm.

Music and dancing were among her greatest pleasures. She especially loved listening to her son, Jody, play in bands performing everything from country music to soft rock and roll. When it came to dancing, Susie was always ready to enjoy herself. In true Susie fashion, she celebrated her 90th birthday at a line dance—a fitting celebration for a woman whose spirit never seemed to grow old.

Her faith, her love of family, her beautiful gardens, and her joy in music made Susie a special presence in the lives of those who knew her. She had a way of reminding others that life is meant to be lived fully, no matter the number of years behind you.

In addition to her parents, Susie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jimmy Wolfe and all of her siblings: William Eugene Kirk, Ruth Geneva Ayers, Nell Kirk Parks, Ruby Jean Newell, and infant sister Lola Mae Kirk.

Susie leaves behind her loving children: Ben (Becky) Lyon of Dothan, Alabama; Kathy Weston of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; Lisa (Steve) Dasis of Tampa, Florida; Pamela (Bart) Whitnell of Humboldt, Tennessee; and Joe "Jody" Lambert, Jr., of Pinson, Tennessee.

She was a proud grandmother to nine grandchildren: Kelly Lyon Stakelum (Nick) of Dothan, Alabama; Jacquelyn (Justin) Smith of Dothan, Alabama; Jeremy Weston of Nashville, Tennessee; Ginny (Aaron) Priddy of Henderson, Tennessee; Joshua Robbins of Nashville, Tennessee; Micah (Kayla) Whitnell of Medina, Tennessee; Andrew (Sarah Mae) Whitnell of Jackson, Tennessee; Benjamin Whitnell of Humboldt, Tennessee; and Kaitlynn Christine Lambert of Jackson, Tennessee. She also leaves behind eleven great-grandchildren, each a treasured part of the family she loved.

Susie leaves a legacy of faith, love, and a life beautifully lived. May she be remembered whenever a flower blooms, a garden bursts with color, a favorite Bible passage brings comfort, a country song fills the air, or a dance floor invites someone to dance.

Just as she lovingly tended her flower beds, Susie planted love and lasting memories in the hearts of her family and friends. Her life was a beautiful reminder that, with faith in your heart and joy in your spirit, you can keep blooming at any age. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, at Shackelford Funeral Directors - Crook Avenue with Randy Mead officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery at Ramer, TN.

The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Service time on Saturday.    

In lieu of flowers, the family requested monetary donations be made to St. Jude in Memphis, TN.

Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson