March 6, 79, 
Frances Sutton Radford, 79, left this world to be with Jesus Monday evening at Kitty Askins Hospice Center while surrounded by her family.
Frances was born in Wayne County on August 28, 1937 to the late Bernice and Catherine Williams Sutton. She was married for 58 years to the late James Malcolm “Mac” Radford who preceded her in death on May 2, 2015. Frances had worked with Moffatt Oil Company and Daniels Furniture. She had lived a life of dedication to her family and friends, and to her community. For many years, she delivered Meals on Wheels.
Frances was a longtime member of Spring Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She was devoted to her church, taught Sunday school, served as church pianist, and was involved in many activities where she utilized her gifts and abilities to share the love of God. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Spring Hill Free Will Baptist Church followed by a service celebrating Frances’ life at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be Friday, March 10, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in Wayne Memorial Park.
Frances is survived by her sons, Randy Radford and wife Wendy, Nelson Radford and wife Faith, Doug Radford and wife Pam, and Mark Radford and wife Kim; grandchildren, Melissa Braswell and husband Mitch, Hope Hester and husband Ben, Will Radford and wife Christina, Andrew Radford and wife Allison, Nicole Radford, Joshua Radford, Leslie Radford, Lauren Radford and Alex Zunno; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews she loved very much. She is also survived by her sister, Ruth Sasser and husband Rex; and brothers, Paul Sutton and wife Cathy, and Dale Sutton and wife Sandi.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edwin Sutton.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Spring Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 2127 U.S. Hwy. 70 West, Goldsboro, NC 27530.