OZARK…Mrs. Martha Sue King Maund (better known as Mrs. Sue), a resident of Ozark, died early Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, at Dale Medical Center. She was 89.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 23, 2026, in Southside Baptist Church with Reverend Kenneth Hale and Reverend Dr. Tim Bates officiating. Burial will follow in Chalkhead Baptist Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. Friday at the church.
Mrs. Maund, the daughter of the late Lewie Frank King and Alma Jernigan King, was born and raised in Pinckard, a place that always held a special spot in her heart. She grew up surrounded by family, faith, and the simple joys of small‑town life. She attended school in Pinckard and later graduated from Midland City High School in 1954. After high school, she continued her education at Wallace College, earning a degree in Cosmetology—an early sign of her lifelong love for caring for others.
Although she began her career in cosmetology, her true calling revealed itself when she opened Mrs. Sue’s Daycare in Ozark. For thirty‑five years, she poured her heart into that daycare, shaping it into far more than a place for children to spend their days. It became a second home, a safe haven, and a place filled with laughter, learning, and love. Generations of families trusted her with their little ones, and she treated every child as if they were her own. Her gentle spirit, steady presence, and warm smile made her a beloved figure in the community.
To her neighbors, she was affectionately known as the “Matriarch of the neighborhood” and a true “Pillar of the Daycare Community.” She loved her daily walks, stopping to chat with anyone she met along the way. Whether she was offering a kind word, checking in on someone, or simply sharing a story, she had a way of making people feel seen and cared for. Her presence brought comfort, and her kindness left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Faith was a guiding force in her life. As a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church, she devoted many years to caring for the Nursery. She found joy in rocking babies, soothing little ones, and supporting young families. Her service there was an extension of who she was—someone who loved deeply, gave generously, and believed in nurturing others.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Eugene Maund, whom she loved dearly, and by her siblings: Jansen King, Dr. Virginia King, Gladys Rittenberg, James King, Bobby King, Bill King, Joe Frank King, and Jackie King. Though she experienced great loss throughout her life, she carried herself with grace, strength, and unwavering faith.
Surviving relatives include her daughter, Sabrina Maund, Ozark; two sons, Johnny Mathews (Jan), Dothan and Chris Maund (Amy), Daphne, Alabama; four grandchildren, Deanna Reynolds, Deric Reynolds, Jr., Ella Maund, and Grayson Maund; two great-grandchildren, Samuel Reynolds and Elijah Reynolds; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to offer special appreciation to the parents of all the children that Mrs. Sue kept over the years. Their support and love meant the world to her. Also, immense gratitude and appreciation to the special care given by the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit Staffs of Dale Medical Center, their support and love for Mrs. Sue was inspiring.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
