ALFONSO—Sue Varney Forrester, a devoted educator, loving wife, and mother, and most dear to her heart, a cherished Nannie, passed away on November 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, patience, kindness and a deep love for animals.
Born on May 13, 1952, in Logan, West Virginia, to Claude and Lois Varney, Sue lived a life centered around family, compassion and service to others. She married her Ronald Forrester, who preceded her in death earlier this past March.
Sue leaves behind her loving children, Dwight and Amy Forrester, Charlotte and Aleksey Mironov, and Chad Forrester; her beloved grandchildren, Grafton and Sara Forrester, and Anton, Alina and Sully Mironov; her brothers, Gary (Karen) Varney and David (Sue) Varney; along with many cherished nieces and nephews.
Throughout her life, Sue devoted herself to education, touching countless lives throughout Lancaster Public Schools. She believed education was about so much more than books and lessons. It was about building confidence, inspiring dreams, encouraging curiosity, and giving others the tools to reach their fullest potential. Perhaps her most treasured role was being Nannie. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she took great joy in loving them, cheering them on, and making memories they will carry in their hearts forever.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 14, at Lebanon Baptist Church in Alfonso. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lancaster County Virginia Education Foundation or the Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck.
Currie Funeral Home LLC of Kilmarnock handled the arrangements.
