Sue Robb

After a long and full season of life, Sue Robb, 90, passed away March 9, 2026. 

She was born on Feb. 4, 1936, in Golden, a date she delighted in sharing because it was also her dad’s birthday. She was the oldest of three daughters born to John and Elizabeth (Easley) Sparks.

She attended Golden School for grades one through eight and graduated from Cassville High School in 1954. After graduation, she began working as a bank teller at the local bank, where she met her future husband, Earl Leon Coley, Jr. They were married in June 1954. To this union were born three daughters, affectionately known throughout their lives as the Coley Girls: Micki Sue, Tamara Kay and Penny Lee.

She earned her elementary education degree from the Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg and later completed her specialist degree in guidance and counseling. She served as both teacher and counselor in the Knob Noster School District for 16 years.

In 1979, she married Kenny Robb, a professor of physical education at CMSU. Upon his retirement, they returned to Golden, enjoying several years on Table Rock Lake. Throughout this time, she continued her counseling career, dedicating 19 years to Eunice Thomas Elementary School in Cassville. After Kenny’s passing in 1996, she poured her heart into her students and into caring for her aging parents.

After their passing and with 35 years in education to her name, she retired and moved back to Warrensburg to be closer to family. For almost two years, she called Harmony Gardens home. 

She gave her life to the Lord at an early age at Golden Baptist Church, which was founded by her grandfather in 1906 and remains active today. She was baptized in Owl Creek. She was proud of her Baptist faith and looked forward each week to the taped sermons provided by Steve and Wendy Marr from First Baptist Church.

She is survived by Micki Schrimsher; Tammy Dameron (John); and Penny Rittman (Randy) and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She is further remembered by her sisters, Betty Bellinghausen and Glea Nickle, along with her cherished bonus family: Kelly Smith; Mike Robb (Debbie); Pat Robb (Carol); and Jim (Alice) Robb.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Sparks; her husbands, Leon Coley and Kenny Robb; her in-laws, Earl and Thelma Coley; son-in-law, Keith; brothers-in-law Johnny and Dan; and nephews David and Michael, who were taken too soon. 

A family graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.