Lorena Sutton

Clyde, Lorena Ethel Haynes Sutton passed away on her 90th birthday on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Haywood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Posey and Bertha Davis Haynes.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Isaac Luther "I.L." Sutton, Jr., who died in March 2020; five sisters; and one brother.

Lorena enjoyed gardening and tending to the flowers beside her home.  A proud member of East Waynesville Baptist Church, she was also a big fan of country and gospel music.  Raising her family was her life’s biggest accomplishment and joy.

Lorena is survived by her daughter, Barbara G. Kay, of Asheville; four sons, Gary D. Sutton and David L. Sutton (Donna) all of Clyde; Steven T. Sutton (Linda), of Myrtle Beach and Michael E. Sutton (Kathy), of Clyde; two sisters, Martha Greer (Doug) and Mary Warren; two brothers, Jack Haynes (Helen) and Charles Haynes (Ruby); nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at Upper Crabtree Community Cemetery.

The care of Mrs. Sutton has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes.