Fannin County, Texas
1914 - 2005
Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Virginia Sutton, age 91, a Lifetime resident of Fannin County, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 at the Seventh & Main Baptist Church, under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hampton Cemetery in Edhube. Mrs. Sutton passed away on October 29, 2005 at the Northeast Medical Center in Bonham.
She was born on June 17, 1914, in Nobility Community of Fannin County, the daughter of Claude Zenith McLarry and Zephra Gertrude Ready McLarry. She married Jim Rayburn Sutton on Dec. 8, 1940 in Edhube and he preceded her in death on September 6, 1998. Mrs. Sutton was a bookkeeper for Smith-Moore-Williams for over 40 years and she was a charter member of the Seventh & Main Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by Brothers: Joe, Carl, and Jim McLarry and Sisters: Anna Bell Waits, Leora Stansbury, and Oretha Gatlin.
She is survived by:
Son & Daughter-in-law: Jimmy and Judy Sutton of Portland, Oregon
Sister: Ethel Milstead of Bonham
2 Granddaughters: Kristin Ehlers of Frisco
Angela Beard of Nacogdoches
Great Granddaughters: Staci Gordon and Reese Beard
Great Grandson: Ethan Ehlers
2 Step Grandchildren: Scott Mairs and Michelle McAfee
4 Step Great Grandchildren: Alaina and Michael Mairs and Jordan and Braden McAfee
several nieces and nephews
Pallbearers will be Michael Faulkner, Clovis Alexander, Clinton Standifer, Richard Keene, and Michael Keene and Honorary Pallbearers will be Bud Miller and Paul Woosley
Memorials may be made to the Seventh and Main Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends at the Seventh and Main Baptist Church from 1:00 P.M. until service time on Tuesday, Nov. 1 2005.
You may sign the online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com
I am so sorry to hear of Jessie's death. I'm sorry, too, for not attending the funeral, my sister and I were unaware. Jessie was our mother's (Edith Hollis) BEST FRIEND since grade school and she was such a great neighbor and helpmate for the short time they were reunited in Bonham. Now they are reunited once again. My heart is heavy and I wish you God's comfort. We will miss her. Sincerely, Karen Mason
Karen Mason
November 02, 2005 | Allen, TX
We have know Jessis all our lives and loved her dearly. She was the best friend of my sister Edith Hollis,who preceded her in death.
God bless her soul.
Leroy & Betty Tarpley
November 01, 2005 | Bonham, TX
So sorry to learn of your mother's death. May you find comfort, peace, and strength in your many memories of her. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this time.
Linda Marshall Scott
October 31, 2005 | Sherman, TX
Miss Jessie leaves a legacy of being a great Christian lady; Sunday School teacher; and friend to many.
Jim, know that she will truly be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Barbara and Leldon Cox
October 31, 2005 | Bonham, TX
Mike and I are very sorry to hear that you lost your mom. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Sincerely,
Pat and Mike Reece
Pat and Mike Reece
October 30, 2005 | Heath, TX
Sorry about the loss. Love, the Mike Sisk Family (Eloise, Mike, Jamey and Margaret Shepherd)
Mike and Eloise Sisk
October 29, 2005 | Bonham, TX
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
The Wise Funeral Home Family Bonham, TX
October 29, 2005 | Bonham, TX
