Ms. Susan Elaine Atherton, age 72, of Mayfield passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.

She was of the Baptist faith and a retired teacher with the Graves County School System.

Ms. Atherton is survived by two daughters, Heather Clymer and Courtney Tolbert both of Mayfield, KY; one sister, Lynne (Billy) Rogers of Mayfield, KY; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Jean Allen Sanderson.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to: St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.