Sue to everyone was born April 1, 1950 In Covington, KY to Vernon and Olga (nee: Kovalavich) Clifton. The oldest of three children, she is survived by her brother William (Mary) Clifton of Chardon and preceded in death by her brother Richard Clifton. Sue’s father Vernon worked for Chrysler Corp. and moved several times while growing up. They lived in Detroit, Pittsburgh, Newbury and Chardon, where she graduated from Chardon High School Class of 1968. She married in 1971 and had three wonderful daughters; Kristen (Chad) Bass of Chardon, Jennifer Mittower of Columbus and Allison Mittower (deceased). She was married again March 20, 1993 to Terrance M. Zion and resided in Claridon Twp. Her joys were many starting with her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She loved all children and did child care in her home and during church at Morning Star Friends Church. She was very artistic and loved crafts of all kinds. Christmas was her favorite holiday, spending Christmas Eve at her parents and Christmas Day with her husband and children. A past member of The Great Geauga County Fair Auxiliary and current member of the Chardon F.O.E. # 2267 Auxiliary. She worked for Lawyers Title, Geauga County Juvenile Court and Geauga Credit Union. She is survived by her husband and best friend Terry of Claridon Twp., her daughters Kristen and Jennie; grandchildren Jacob, Owen, Ryan, Leah & Juliana Bass and sister-in-law Lynn Clifton. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, daughter and father-in-law Homer Zion. A memorial gathering will be from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South ST. (On Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. A memorial service will be held at 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Donations suggested to Geauga County Dog Warden 12513 Merritt Rd, Chardon, OH 44024.