Sue Joyce Moon

Sue Joyce (Stewart) Moon, 78 passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020 after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease.    Sue spent nearly all of her life in Ashland, Kentucky until moving to Kingsport, Tennessee to be with her sister, Lorla Boswell, as she battled this disease.

Sue was born on November 11, 1941, in Ashland, the daughter of the late Charles “Russell” and Alice Mae (Fultz) Stewart.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Everest Allen Moon.  

A graduate of Ashland Senior High School, Sue began a career at Pollock’s Jewelers, where she mastered nearly every china, crystal and silver pattern manufactured around the globe.  Sue spent decades assisting brides and grooms as they started new lives as well as countless collectors throughout the Tri-State area.  Sue was a talented engraver - memorializing trophies, plaques, trinkets and memories – with an extraordinary attention to detail. 

Sue also loved animals.  She rescued and cared for nearly every type of four-legged creature but held a special place in her heart for her cats.   It was not unusual to see all manner of creature seek a meal, midnight snack or handout from Sue. 

When Sue retired from Pollock’s Jewelers – after 50 years of service – she received a key to the City of Ashland from then Mayor Tom Kelley.  Sue was a devoted member of the first Presbyterian Church of Ashland, a Kentucky Colonel, and a member of the Kentucky Historical Society. 

Sue is survived by one brother, P. Michael Stewart of Gallatin, TN, and one sister, Lorla Stewart Boswell, of Kingsport, Tennessee, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her husband and parents, Sue was preceded in death by her brother Charles Russell (“Stick”) Stewart, Jr.

The family wishes to thank the administrators and staff at Preston Place Suites II for their kindness, generosity and loving care bestowed upon Sue through her final days.   The family also wishes to thank the team with Amedisys Hospice for their extraordinary care of Sue and also of the family.  We are very grateful for the comfort the Hospice team provided throughout Sue’s journey. 

A Memorial Service will be held in Ashland, Kentucky at a later date.  Arrangements are pending.   Honorary pallbearers include Clay Hill, David Hill, Jared Mattingly, Tommy Mattingly, Ronald Polan, Casey Shumway, Ernie Sparks and Jack Withrow. 

For those wishing to honor her memory, donations may be made in Sue’s name with the Ashland Animal Rescue Fund, 12365 Kevin Avenue, Ashland, KY 41102 or the First Presbyterian Church, 1600 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY  41101.