Sue Ellen Pett was born on July 26, 1948 to Dorothy and Elmer "Dutch" Rademacher.  She joined older brother Ed.  Sue married Donald Pett in 1975 and in 1978 they welcomed a son, Brandon.  The couple later divorced in 2000.  Brandon married Kirsten Horn in 2010 and in 2016 they welcomed a baby girl, Abigail Ellen.

Sue loved being an grandmother and adored spending time with "our girl," Abby.  The many Saturday night sleepover the two of them shared were treasured by them both.

Sue was creative, passionate and caring.  She loved taking care of people and made many friends when she worked at Gibson's Department Store, for Dr. Ruben Sanchez and in medical billing at Eide Bailey.

Sue showed her true character of strength and courage in the last three years of her life following complications from cervical surgery.  She passed peacefully on March 7, 2025 surrounded by Brandon, Kirsten and her closest friends Sandra Wagner and Shirely Mackney,

As she requested, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at Grace Methodist Church, 1935 Avenue B, Billings on Sunday, June 8th at 2 pm.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her son Brandon (Kirsten) and graddaughter, Abby.

Brandon and Kirsten would lke to thank the staff and residents of Laurel Health and Rehabilitation, Gallaghers Assisted Living and Stillwater Hospice for the care, compassion and friendship they provided Sue.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Family Service or just by spending time outside planting flowers.