Sue Carolyn Nicholson age 89 of Ashland City died at her home on Friday August 21, 2026. Sue was born on May 3,1937 on her family farm to parents Ernest and Nancy (Perry) Nicholson. She retired from the State of Tennessee as a keyer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Nancy Nicholson; and husband, Bobby Nicholson. Sue is survived by her daughter by choice, Kim (Darren) Holt and other extended family members. She formerly attended Ashland City Free Will Baptist Church and Providence Baptist Church in Coopertown and was a member of the Eastern Star of Cheatham County. Sue graduated from Cheatham County High School in 1956 and married Emerson “Bobby” Nicholson in 1957. She was a devoted daughter, wife, and friend, especially to her neighbors, and warmly welcomed new neighbors on Sweethome Road. Sue loved traveling with her Golden Girls. She enjoyed hosting class reunions and entertaining on her farm.

Funeral service will be Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 3pm in the chapel with Randy Hester officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Ashland City, Tennessee. Visitation will be Sunday before the service from 12noon until 3pm.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Josh Jackson, Van Vick, Jesse Barreto, Adam Harris, Darren Holt, and Jeffrey Head. Honorary pallbearers are Jerri Ann Head, Candye Vick, Sue Oliver, Ann Binkley, Joyce Drake, Members of the Class of 1956, and her devoted neighbors of Sweethome Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AccentCare Hospice.

Cheatham County Funeral Home LLC 615-792-2552 online condolences may be made at cheathamcountyfh.com.