Susan Lee Trentham Tupper, 67, of Rockwood, Tennessee, formerly of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones after battling a long illness.

 

Susan was born on December 16, 1957, in Clinton, Tennessee, to CJ Trentham and Lorene Mulkey Trentham Jennings, who both preceded her in death.

 

Susan enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and sewing; she created many items that her family will treasure. When she was able, Susan also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, as well as riding her BMW trike motorcycle or driving her blue Dodge Challenger. Susan was a member of Crossville First Methodist Church.

 

Susan was preceded in death by her beloved paternal grandparents, Marshall and Sara Lou Trentham; maternal grandparents, Ernest William and Nola Mulkey; a beloved uncle, Ronnie Lewis of Lenoir City; beloved cousin, Ray Mulkey of Michigan; parents-in-law, Thomas Francis and Lula Mae Tupper, and grandmother-in-law, Emmily (Emma) Lou Tupper, all of Clinton.

 

Susan was married for 43 years to the love of her life, Thomas Bruce Tupper. The couple welcomed four beloved children, who were the lights of her life; Leean Tupper of Clinton, Emmily (Paul) Bennett of Clinton, Kevin (Danielle) Tupper of Clinton, and Holly (Gabriel) Tupper of Rockwood. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, whom she adored, Caleb and Abigail Bennett, Bruce, Daniel and Bowman Tupper, all of Clinton. Jared Box of Grainger County, Tennessee, was considered and loved as a bonus son. Survivors also include her beloved brother, Michael (Carol) Trentham of Clinton; aunt, Jennie Lewis of Lenoir City; cousin, Jeff Collins of Florida; nephews, James Tupper of Etowah and Chris Trentham of Clinton.

 

A graveside service is planned for 12 pm on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton.

The family will receive friends 2:00 - 3:30 PM CST, Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Crossville First Methodist Church, 100 Braun St, Crossville, TN 38555. Celebration of Life will follow at 3:30 with Pastor, Dr. Louis Davis officiating.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations in Susan’s memory be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation online at amyloidosis.org. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is charge of all the arrangements.