CENTRAL CITY – Sue Eva Rager, 90, of Central City, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. in Central City. Born October 2, 1932 in McLean County, she was a member of First Christian Church in Central City. She loved word searches and UK Wildcat Basketball. She never worked a public job, but she was a hard worker. She helped her husband, Leroy with his job in sales. He worked as a Jewel Tea Salesman. Her husband was one of the finest men you would meet. Sue and Leroy enjoyed spending time together making crafts. It was one of their favorite ways to share quality time. Sue helped with her parents and in-laws, and she loved her grandson, Donny dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Leroy Rager; parents, E.C. and Sally Yewell; sisters, Eula Mae (Bob) Hayes, Louise (Bennie) Ogden; brothers, Harold Yewell and Russell Yewell.
Survivors include her daughter, Janice (David) James; grandson, Donny (Amanda) James, great-grandsons, Isaac Nelson, and Jacob Nelson; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday December 21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com
