Sue Wood McKay, 84, of Birmingham, Alabama, a former long-time resident and beloved teacher in Grenada, Mississippi, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at her residence.  Sue was born in Marion, Arkansas on January 10, 1939 to Alta Laney Wood and Jessie Donovan Wood.  She graduated from Forrest City High School in 1957, and then attended MS University for Women and Millsaps College where she graduated with a degree in mathematics in 1961.  It was in Columbus, MS that she met her husband, Henry "Earl" McKay, Jr.

She and her husband lived in Jackson, Mississippi for several years where she taught mathematics at Murrah High School.  Sue then moved to Grenada with Earl in 1966 where she continued her teaching career for over 40 years.

She taught high school Mathematics at both John Rundle High School and Kirk Academy.  After completing her master's degree in mathematics in 1985 at Delta State University, she began teaching at Holmes Community College in 1987.

Sue was very dedicated to her profession and truly loved helping her students achieve success.  She was also an active member of First Baptist Church of Grenada for many years, teaching Sunday school and serving on several committees.  During her time in Birmingham, she attended Meadow Brook Baptist Church, where she was president of the Senior Choir and served on several prayer committees.

She leaves behind her two children: Carolyn McKay Taylor of Grenada and Dr. Henry Earl McKay, III(Sara Lynn) of Birmingham, Alabama; grandchildren, Henry Earl (Hal) McKay, IV, James Lucas (Luke) McKay, Margaret McKay Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor Jenkins(Kade); and a sister, Carolyn Wood Pope of Columbus, MS.

She is predeceased by her parents and her loving husband of 58 years, Earl McKay.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 24, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Grenada. Private burial will follow in the Oddfellows Cemetery in Grenada. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service Sunday at First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the building fund of First Baptist Church, Grenada.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).