Della Jane Shankles Hunter Sutton, 92, passed peacefully November 8, 2019. Della was born in Nathan, Arkansas to the late Clifton and Lillian Shankles. After high school, she married William Haskell Hunter. Sadly, William passed away in 1966 and Della became a widow at 39. She raised their boys with lots of love and hard work both as a mom and as a teller at Arkansas Bank & Trust- a job she retired from after 22 years.
Della later married Albert T. Sutton, Jr. with whom she shared more than 40 years of family and friendship before he passed away. She was also predeceased by her sister, Evelyn White.
Della loved her family and spoiled them with her excellent cooking! Those times when her family would let her out of the kitchen, she liked nothing more than enjoying God’s creation. Fresh air and a beautiful view of trees dappled in sunlight was second only to the love she gave and felt for her family.
Della will be missed by her children Mitch (Alice) Hunter, Doug (Susan) Hunter, Terry Hunter, Ann Prince, and Albert (Kathy) Sutton; 10 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and other well-loved extended family members.
A Visitation at 9:30 am on Saturday, November 16, 2019 will precede a Memorial Service beginning at 10am in the chapel at Gross Funeral Home.
Della rescued and loved many furry friends over the years. The family asks in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Humane Society of Garland County, 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale, AR 72087.
