Rebecca Sue (Cox) McCorkle

August 12, 1942 – June 20, 2026 (age 83)

Rebecca "Sue" (Cox) McCorkle, 83, of Chillicothe, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord at 1:15pm on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center, while holding the hand of the love of her life and husband of nearly 66 years, and surrounded by her loving Family.

She was born on August 12,1942 in Chillicothe to the late John F. and Sarah Elizabeth "Libby" Cox.  She was a 1960 graduate of Huntington High School and then on July 25, 1960, she married Gerald R. "Guy" McCorkle with whom she spent the next 65 years, 10 months, and 26 days with.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Gary (Jenny) McCorkle, Jeff (Debbie) McCorkle, Pam (Tod) Dempsey, and Brad (Krista) McCorkle.  She was known as "Nanny" to her grandchildren Carley, Jake, Elizabeth, Hannah, Sophie, Jon, Naomi, Josh, and Simon, and to her great grandchildren Maverick, Westley, Ivy, Everly, Oakley, Eden, Maivlee, and Beau.

She is also survived by her siblings, Jo Ann (Jack) Ehrmantraut, Thomas (Joann) Cox, Linda Buettner, Donald (Paula) Cox, and Kathy (Steve) Dain; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Diana Linne McCorkle with whom she is now walking hand in hand with, in God's footsteps, her sister Elizabeth Ann Jamison, and her brother-in-law Harry Buettner.

Sue was a dedicated member of Three Locks Bible Christian Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, taught Vacation Bible School, and was the Secretary and Treasurer for many, many years.  She was a charter member of Teen Missions International which was founded in 1970 in Alma, OH but is now located in Merritt Island, FL.  She also served for 16 years as a Franklin Township Trustee in Ross County, and for 5 years as an EMT on the Franklin Township Fire Department.  She was best known for being a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and a faithful servant to the Lord that  will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Greenlawn Cemetery with the Reverend Jim King officiating.  All Family and Friends are invited to attend.  Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.  You may sign her online register at warefh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Three Locks Church c/o Anita Depugh, 473 Chester Hill Rd., Chillicothe, OH 45601.

Proverbs 31:25-31

"Strength and honour are her clothing; And she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, But thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her own works praise her in the gates."