December 6, 84, La Grange
Shirley Ferrell Sutton, 84, of La Grange, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Shirley was born June 13, 1932 to the late Charlie Ferrell and Lillian Gray Ferrell. She was wife of the late Wesley Allen Sutton and was preceded in death by a son, Donald Wesley Sutton. First and foremost to Shirley was her family. She was the consummate wife, mother and grandmother. Shirley was a caring, loving wife, parent and grandparent whose primary goal was the happiness and security of her family. Her life was filled with humility, kindness and a love for others, especially her children and grandchildren. She will be missed, but greatly remembered. Her family recalls many fond memories of the wonderful meals she prepared. She loved gardening and tending to her flowers. Shirley relished good conversation. She was a member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church.
A service to celebrate and honor Shirley’s life will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 2 p.m. from Rouse Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Dann Patrick officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery.
Shirley is survived by two sons, Dr. Joe Perry Sutton and wife, Connie, and Dr. Jeffrey Allen Sutton and wife, Sandra; five grandchildren, Jeremy Sutton and wife, Katie, Jason Sutton, Jared Sutton and wife, Molly, Kimberly Friant and husband, Ivan, and Bradley Sutton; sister, Georgie Petteway; and three brothers, Charles “Bud” Ferrell, Preston Ferrell and John Wilton Ferrell. Shirley was also preceded in death by siblings, Gladys Heath, Hilda White and Malcolm Ferrell.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Memorials may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534. Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.