Mary Sue Estep

Mary Sue Estep (born May 10, 1943) died peacefully in her home in Southgate, KY on July 14, 2025. Mary is survived by her five children, Kelly Johnson, Ken Johnson (Angela), Keith Johnson (Laura Ryan), Don Johnson, and Amber (Hall) Reynolds (Josh). She is also survived by her ten grandchildren, Henry and Sam Johnson Kerns; Kennedy and Cole Johnson; Julia, Jack, David and Sarah Johnson; and Gabriel and Grace Reynolds. She is also survived by siblings, Billy, Charlie, Ronald, Donald Holbert and Nancy (Holbert) Armstrong. Mary was born in New Haven, KY. She is preceded in death by her husband's Layton Hall and Bobby Estep, parents David and Amanda (Vittitow) Holbert; siblings James, Louis and Buddy Holbert, Martha Ann (Holbert) Whelan. 

Mary’s faith was the driving force in her life. A devout parishioner at St. Therese Church, Southgate KY, she prayed the rosary every day. While a parishioner at St. Thomas Church in Ft. Thomas, KY, she played the organ, served as a eucharistic minister and lector. Mary was multi-talented. She made a beautiful quilt for each of her children and grandchildren. She sang, played guitar and piano and wrote many songs. Mary authored a book, “On the Banks of the Old Rolling Fork” commemorating her life in Kentucky from childhood and beyond. Mary loved Bingo, Scrabble, and crossword puzzles. Her high game in bowling was 287 and Mary holds the record for most thank you notes written in one lifetime. Above all, she loved her family and will be missed. 

Visitation is Friday, July 18, 2025, from 10:00AM until the hour of Catholic Blessing at 12:00PM all in St. Therese Church, 11 Temple Place, Southgate, KY 41071. 

Interment in St. Stephen's Cemetery in Southgate, Kentucky.