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Patsy Sutton Obituary
The wife of Hall of Fame coach Eddie Sutton died Tuesday at a Tulsa hospital after suffering a stroke in December, according to officials at Ninde Brookside Chapel.
Sutton followed her husband to coaching stops at College of Southern Idaho, Creighton, Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma State. Eddie Sutton finished his Hall of Fame career as interim coach at San Francisco while Patsy stayed home in Oklahoma.
She was also the mother of Oral Roberts head coach Scott Sutton and assistant coach Sean Sutton, who succeeded his father as Oklahoma State's head coach before joining his brother at Oral Roberts. A third son, Steve, is a banker in Tulsa.
"We are saddened today by the passing of Patsy Sutton. She had a positive influence on everyone she met, and was a devoted partner to her husband, Eddie, and a beloved mother to her three sons," Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder said.
"For us at Oklahoma State, she was an ambassador for our college basketball program and our university. She was loved by many and will be missed by many."
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday at First Methodist Church in Tulsa.
"The ORU athletic family has lost a very important person today with the death of Patsy Sutton," Oral Roberts athletic director Mike Carter said. "The Suttons have been a huge part of ORU Athletics for almost 20 years. Patsy was a mentor and friend to so many people and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sutton family."
Eddie Sutton was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame after going 804-328 and becoming the first coach to lead four different schools to the NCAA tournament. Scott Sutton has won more games than any coach in the history of Oral Roberts in Tulsa, where the family settled in recent years.
"We extend our deepest sympathy to Eddie, Sean, Scott and Steve at Patsy's passing today," Oklahoma State University president Burns Hargis said. "She was a wonderful person who was deeply devoted to her family.
"While she played a quiet role, she nevertheless played a pivotal role in the success of her husband becoming one of the most respected and successful college basketball coaches of all times. And she was a strong and wonderful mother for her three sons. She will be deeply missed by her family and the Oklahoma State family. Our prayers are with the Sutton family at this time."
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115 Entries
Bobbye Kay Reynolds Ferguson
February 11, 2013
To the Eddie Sutton Family our prayes and thoughts are with you, so sorry for your loss. The Allie Reynolds Family.
Jeannie Barnett
February 9, 2013
Coach Sutton..your wife sent me a very nice card when I had expressed my sincere wishes when you had the accident in 2006.. she did not know me at all..she is a kind woman..she's still here but has another address..Heaven!God Bless you Coach!
Sheena Lunsford-White
February 6, 2013
We're so sorry for your loss. My Dad talked highly of you when he painted for you while you all lived in Lexington. I just called and told him of the sad news. He said, "Patsy always had a beautiful smile on her face." May God give you the strength your need to get through these difficult times.
Tom Lunsford's family.
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Katherine K
January 15, 2013
Patsy was a great lady! We are very sorry for her unexpected loss and our sympathies to her family.
Virginia Panter
January 15, 2013
Eddie I am so sorry for your loss. I have not seen you and Patsy for years but remember the great times we had at Central. She was a special lady. When I think of her I think "what a classy lady". Now Patsy Sutton, Judy Gwinn and Jerry Panter are watching from heaven.
Anthony L. Hughes
January 13, 2013
My Condolences goes out to My Friend(Mr.
Sean Sutton) and Family.
pam
January 12, 2013
may GOD be with you and your family
January 12, 2013
My family to your family is so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find comfort in the words of Isaiah 61:2 where it mentions God will comfort all the mourning ones.
Donis Pannell/Cook
January 12, 2013
Heartfelt sympathy to the entire Sutton family. Donis, Don, Bonnie, Natalie, and Jesse Pannell. Patsy was a wonderful woman.
Alvin Dean
January 12, 2013
Behind every great man there is a Great Woman. Prayers and best wishes are with you at this trying time. Bless you Sutton family.
Marie M
January 11, 2013
May God's word brings you peace and comfort as you endure this difficult time.
Viva Mayfield
January 11, 2013
Good woman and will be missed by all
Sharon Barnett
January 11, 2013
Coach Sutton, Larry and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Larry always spoke of you and Patsy with love and admiration. We pray God's blessings on you all.
Cheri
January 11, 2013
So sorry for the Sutton family's loss. Our family 'knew' her from afar, and what we saw was pure class and kindness.
Brad and Kendria Cost
January 11, 2013
Sending much love, hugs, and prayers to the entire Sutton family on the loss of sweet "Honey". She was so loved by so many, and we were all so blessed to know her.
January 10, 2013
My heart is broken...patsy was the happiest woman I knew . Adored Eddie , her boys ,daughter in laws, and grandchildren, we're the gifts of a lifetime. She filled her homes with love,flowers food and her passion of antiques. I will miss her joy .
Barbara Ricke. Lexington. Ky
Rickey Medlock
January 10, 2013
Coach Sutton, Steve, Sean, and Scott my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Sutton was always a joy to be around, and took great pride in making us as players always feel special. I know she will be deeply missed by your family, but take joy in knowing she touched so many lives including many as former players.
Rickey Medlock
Little Rock, AR
Janie - OSU alum
January 10, 2013
To all the Suttons, deepest sympathy for your loss. Mrs. Sutton represented everything a good Momma should be.
Robyn
January 10, 2013
We will be glad when the day comes when sickness & death will be no more. My condolences to the Sutton family.
Tammy Grammer-Morris
January 10, 2013
Our prayers are with you.
January 10, 2013
Dear coach Sutton, My family will be praying for you. God cares. Be Blessed.
Reginald Grace,Sr.
Karolyn and Don Farrell
January 10, 2013
We are saddened by the loss of Patsy. We will pray for your family
Willa Dawahare Itani
January 10, 2013
Dear Coach Sutton and family,
I send my deepest condolences. I love you all very much. Patsy was truly a wonderful person. Steve, I think of you every time I make Syrian Rice.
January 10, 2013
We will miss her smiling face and warm heart.
Janis Teegins and family
January 10, 2013
Condolences to the Patsy Sutton family.Isa.12:2.
Julie Fletcher Cowell
January 10, 2013
I enjoyed Patsy so much - we were Growing Up In Bucklin friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 10, 2013
Extending sympathy to Eddie Sutton and family for the loss of wife Patsy. She was always a gracious lady.
Jim and Cindy Howard
January 10, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Psalm 46:1
Roy Banning
January 10, 2013
Sorry to hear about Patsy.
Kenny Rice
January 10, 2013
Coach Sutton, Sean, Steve, Scott and the family, my heart breaks for you at this time. Patsy was always a bright light to see, a precious, thoughtful and kind lady who defined class. I have many wonderful memories of the honor of knowing her and your family. My sincere condolences to you and thanks to Mrs. Sutton for leaving such a great legacy to all who had the pleasure of meeting her.
Stephen Sullivan
January 10, 2013
To Coach Sutton and family..I was a student trainer on Coach Sutton's first Arkansas Team. My condolences and prayers for you and your family. May the light of God shine upon Ms. Patsy's soul now and forever.
January 10, 2013
Steve,
I extend my sympathy to you and your siblings in the death of your mother Patsy. May you find strength from God during your time of distress.
Ps. 34:17
Craig & Susie Kessler
January 10, 2013
Coach Sutton, my wife Susie and I are very sorry for your loss of a great lady. Susie had the pleasure of knowing Patsy and was terribly saddened with the news of her passing. You and yours will be in our prayers.
Jeff Blair
January 9, 2013
My thoughts are with the Sutton family ...
James Dewell
January 9, 2013
Mr. Sutton,
After reading of the passing of your mother Patsy, I was reminded of a moment I spent speaking with her and Eddie at their home in Stillwater. I was simply delivering a large bundle of my father's fresh, homegrown vegetables to your father from my father. They played basketball together in Bucklin, KS, and kept in touch to a degree over the years. Through their connection I was fortunate to attend a number of OSU games, meet a number of exciting players, and even have a picture of myself, our fathers, and Roy Williams together prior to a game, cementing my love for the Cowboy's.
To the point, when I arrived at your home, Eddie met me at the door and remembered me, receiving me warmly and accepting the vegetables. Your mother walked up, Eddie introduced us, and Patsy invited me in, which I'm sure Eddie was not particularly keen on. Nonetheless, Patsy offered me something to drink while we discussed the connection between Eddie and my father. She was welcoming and so warm. We chatted briefly, which I remember fondly.
Incidentally, I do make a point, though not particularly a fan of ORU, to watch a game or two to see you and Sean coaching together, which is quite cool, to say the least.
Please know our thoughts are with you, Sean, Steve, Eddie and your families. Your mother was a wonderful lady.
God bless,
James P. Dewell, II
Topeka, KS
James,Valarie,Adrian(pistol Pete) Peterson
January 9, 2013
Prayers to the family of the late Patsy Sutton,my family and I had the wonderful opportunity of knowing Coach Sutton and Patsy???
Mary Schooler-Pelizzoni
January 9, 2013
My hope is that the entire Sutton family finds strength in God regarding Patsy passing away. I know she is in the palm of God's hand.
January 9, 2013
We were very sorry to hear of Patsy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Val & Joe Gaudet
EG
January 9, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
S.Griggs
January 9, 2013
To the Sutton family as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Joy Leuthard
January 9, 2013
As an OSU alum, I am deeply saddened by Patsy's passing. She was a great lady who carried herself with dignity, integrity, compassion, kindness and caring. She will be missed. My deepest condolences to Coach Eddie Sutton, their children and all the Sutton family members, and the OSU family. Rest in peace, Patsy, with your Lord.
Joe Mike Hammond
January 9, 2013
So sorry for the Families loss, Prayers for Peace and comfort for Coach Sutton and Her Sons. God Bless..... Great part of the Arkansas History.
Teresa
January 9, 2013
To the Sutton Family, Please know that in time of great distress and we feel crushed within "God is a place of concealment safeguarding us from distress." Ps. 32:7
Marti McCaslin
January 9, 2013
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with the Sutton family and friends. May God be with you during this challenging time.
January 9, 2013
I'm sure the rest of the Sooner Nation joins me in expressing sincere sympathy to the Sutton family in their loss.
Nancy Wright Ward
January 9, 2013
Patsy Sutton molded so many lives of the girls at Monroe Junior High School in the 60's. Her patience and understanding helped create future wives and Mothers by being such a good example and giving us a good foundation to build our lives on. Your dedication to us, and teaching, will be handed down for generations to come. We are all better women because you were in our lives! Thank you! Praying for peace and comfort for your family. Congratulations on your Promotion!
CL
January 9, 2013
Godspeed, Patsy...Prayers for the family, and so many heartfelt thanks from the friends, families, and fans that loved you.
World B. Otto
January 9, 2013
The Heavenly trumpets sounded and the Lord's angels came down and took Patsy Sutton to Heaven!!! What a comforting blessing to know she is in Heaven!!! She will be missed here but she is walking on Heaven's streets that are paved in gold right now!!! She was a true blessing to the Oral Roberts University family!!!
B Lucas
January 9, 2013
My sincere condolence for the loss of Patsy your dear loved one. May the God of all comfort safeguard your hearts and the spirit you show. Peace and love to your family and friends.
January 9, 2013
My prayers for the Sutton family. As an alumnus of the University of Arkansas, much was made of the impact Patsy had when Coach Sutton was there. I have noticed that among so many successful basketball coaches in history (John Wooden,Lute Olson,Coach K, etc.) that coach had a very supportive wife. Patsy is a example of that. God Bless!
WeeTonia Johnson
January 9, 2013
To the Sutton's. From Big Blue Nation, Kentucky Wildcats.
January 9, 2013
Our sympathy to Eddie and his family. May you feel God's everlasting strenght and his loving arms at this difficult time.
Bruce(Kingsdown '56) & Rose Mary Rundell Brooks(Bucklin '57')
January 9, 2013
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Memories are the legacy of love. We shared many happy times with Patsy when she rode to Steve's basketball games with us. We would replay the games on our way home! Love to all-
Mary and John Paxson- Fayetteville AR.
THE CARTER FAMILY
January 9, 2013
MAY THE GRAND CREATOR,JEHOVAH,THE GOD, OF ALL COMFORT,BE WITH THE SUTTON FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF DEEP SORROW.
Jill
January 9, 2013
May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief, may all fond memories stay close to your hearts. Psalms 46:1
Margaret Hehr
January 9, 2013
Oh Patsy I was just thinking about you the other day. Enjoyed the time we spent at the University of Arkansas.
My condolences to the Sutton family. Patsy was a great lady.
January 9, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kurt Atterberry
January 9, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sutton family. Great person who will be truly missed!
Dennis Smith Tulsa Central BB Team
Dennis Smith
January 9, 2013
Great woman, wife and mother...a constant quiet strength behind a great American family
Nancy Villines Hill
January 9, 2013
May the peace and understanding that God can provide be with the Sutton Family. I had the privilege of being one of her students in the 60's at Monroe. I have never forgotten her kindness and encouragement. Rest In Peace Mrs. Sutton.
Rena LaRue
January 9, 2013
Mrs. Patsy Sutton was my 7th grade Home Economics teacher at Monroe Junior High School, Tulsa, OK, in I believe 1961. She was beautiful, kind, and patient . Everyone loved her. I hope she knows how many people she influenced. I know her family is proud of her and will miss her, as will all her former students. What a wonderful person she was.
January 9, 2013
Always a strong woman behind successful men. Our Prayers are with you.
The Ross Family - Chickasha
Hyde
January 9, 2013
To the family and friends of Mrs Sutton may the God who comforts all comfort you in this time of need. Remember the great memories that you have and rely upon these.
Emma Jean
January 9, 2013
Family and Friends of Patsy,
May God give you comfort at this time. Psalm 100:5 states: "The LORD is good! There is no end to his faithful love. We can trust him forever and ever!"(Holy Bible Easy-to-Read Version)
Patsy will be missed.
Harry Bailey
January 9, 2013
I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bryan Gallatin
January 9, 2013
My prayers go out to the entire Sutton family. The great memories that the Suttons gave me are tied to this woman who made this family special.
Valerie Jordan
January 9, 2013
IS IT NOT HEARTWARMING TO CONTEMPLATE OUR HEAVENLY FATHER'S LOVE FOR US AS INDIVIDUALS, HE IS KEENLY AWARE OF ANY SUFFERING WE MAY UNDERGO. AS THE HEARER OF PRAYER, HE GIVES COMFORT THROUGH HIS HOLY SPIRIT TO THOSE ASKING HIM. (PSALMS 55:22)
Michael Embry
January 9, 2013
My condolences to the Sutton family. I met Mrs. Sutton when Eddie was coach at Kentucky. I thought she was a very classy person as well as supportive wife and mother.
Bill Shrum
January 9, 2013
Deepest condolences. Prayers have been sent for Sutton family. She was a true beacon of light for the entire OSU family.
January 9, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Patsy and family.
Joseph and Kathy Bardisbanian
January 9, 2013
May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer Psalm 65:2
Fred Edens
January 9, 2013
May God bless and comfort the Sutton family as He welcomes Patsy home.
January 9, 2013
Patsy Sutton Family,
Celebrate a life well lived. Cherish your memories of Pasty forever. Psalm 145:14 says,God is giving support to all who are falling. And is raising up all who are bowed down. So when you need him and feel you can not go on he will be there for you.
Burg, New Jersey
Reed Family
January 9, 2013
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us comfort YOUR hearts and make YOU firm in this most difficult time.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Tom Forbes
January 9, 2013
My prayers for the family and trust the wonderful memories of Patsy will comfort them.
January 9, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jerry Hedges
January 9, 2013
So sorry Eddie for you and your family.
In hoc,
Brandon Heimdale
January 8, 2013
Thank you for all you have done for the State of Oklahoma and the numerous lives you've given joy to throughout many communities. God blessed us with your contributions. Our deepest sympathies to the Sutton family.
Ryan Yates
January 8, 2013
To the Sutton Family:
Heaven gained another angel today. I am very saddened by the passing of such a wonderful woman who carried herself with dignity, humility, and whose heart was filled with kindness towards others. You touched many lives and those whom knew you have been blessed. My deepest sympathies to your family. As an OSU alum, we will never forget, proud and immortal.
Prayers and love....
Kathy Holland
January 8, 2013
To the Family of Mrs Patsy Sutton, Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers, I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Remember the wonderful memories she created for each of you, and celebrate her life , and the love she had for it, she will be deeply missed.
Kathy Holland
January 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sutton family,
God Bless.
Speedy Nash
January 8, 2013
My deepest symnpathy for your loss of a great and gracious lady.
James
January 8, 2013
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Sutton Family.
David Awtrey
January 8, 2013
Our deepest sympathies are with the Sutton Family
January 8, 2013
I had Mrs Sutton as a Home Ec teacher in 1964. She was beautiful inside and out. Her love for her students and her family was clear to me at the age of 14. I have lived away from OK for ,any years now, but will never forget the beauty in Patsy Sutton! Signed, Sharon Armstrong Humphrey(former student).
January 8, 2013
I met Patsy 4 times and she always was very kind and gracious to me. All us have lost a wonderful person.
Craig Carruth
Kevin
January 8, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the entire Sutton family. RIP Patsy
Bill Jones
January 8, 2013
Deepest condolences.
Bob and Pat Schauer
January 8, 2013
This is such sad news. I went to high school with Patsy, we graduated in the Class of '56. Patsy was one of the most beautiful girls in our class, but more than that she was a genuinely nice person who always went out of her way to make those around her feel more comfortable and at ease, just a truly sweet person. I saw her and Eddie at our 2011 HS reunion in Stillwater, and she was as lovely and gracious as ever. Those of us who grew up and went to school with her are truly blessed to have known her. Our hearts go out to Eddie and her wonderful sons, she was far too young-at-heart to leave us so soon. She will be missed on this mortal coil by many, but heaven is a better place today with her there.
Mark Kanady
January 8, 2013
My prayers and comforting thoughts go out to Eddie and the family. As an OSU alum, I know that we have lost a beautiful and wonderful woman and fellow alum!
Mark Kanady
Angela King
January 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy and many prayers go out to the Sutton family.
Ann wilson
January 8, 2013
So sorry
Greg Blocker
January 8, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the Suttons and my thoughts and prayers continue to be with the family. Patsy touched so many lives at OSU. She will be missed.
Jane Martin
January 8, 2013
When my oldest had his wisdon teeth removed in the late 80's, Mrs. Sutton told my mom how to use a pair of panty hose to hold the ice and place under his chin and tie on top of his head. And it works!! My parents were Dave and Norma Lee Cox. So sad to hear that she has passed away. Thank you Mrs. Sutton for the contributions you made to OSU sports. So sorry to hear this news, thoughts and prayers with her family. A Classy OSU Lady.
Donna & Blake Wade
January 8, 2013
Our prayers, support and gratitude goes out to the Sutton Family -
Gregg Stewart
January 8, 2013
AS an alum of OSU and a native Oklahoman, I want to express my condolences to the Sutton Family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
RON FRANKLIN
January 8, 2013
She always had a smile and a kind word...what a classy lady she was. Bonnie and I send our prayers to you and the family Coach Sutton. God Bless!!
Juliana Swanson
January 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Sutton family on the death of Patsy Sutton.
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