Beverly Clark Sutton

Beverly Clark Sutton left this earthly existence and went home Friday, December 21, 2012. Waiting to welcome her was her husband, F. Earl Sutton; her father and mother, L. E. Clark and Emma Merchant Clark and a host of other family members and friends who went before. Left to celebrate her life are her dear sister-in-law Betty Tribble, her son Russell C. Sutton, P.E. and daughter-in-law Janice Tondre Sutton, her daughter Terry Sutton, her grand-children Sarah Clem, SFC James Sutton, Andrew Ross, Dr. Shannon Lane, and Wesley Lane and her great-grand children Seth Turner Clem, Amy Elyse Clem, Tyler David Sutton, and Molly Elizabeth Sutton.

Born October 24, 1921, Beverly was a fourth generation Houstonian. As an active member of Heights Presbyterian Church, she served faithfully as a Bible teacher, choir member, and held the leadership positions of Deacon, Elder, Trustee and Co-Chairman of the Scholarship Committee.

During World War II, she worked as a secretary at various Air Force Bases where her husband was stationed. After the war, she was fortunate to work for four of Houston’s giants from whom she learned valuable lessons: Mr. E. L. Crain, Banker and residential developer who worked with the Hon. Jesse H. Jones during the war to serve in the Reconstruction Finance Corporation under President Roosevelt’s administration; Mr. W. H. Maunsell, Oxford graduate and City Controller; long time Mayor the Hon. Oscar F. Holcomb; and Mr. Earl C. Hankamer, Sr., independent oilman and benefactor of Baylor's Hankamer School of Business and the Armstrong Browning Library.

A life-long learner, Beverly began attending Houston Community College in the fall of 1972 and continued her college coursework graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor degree from University of St. Thomas, Class of 1987. She received many honors including Recognition of Presbyterian Women for Christian Service and Dedication, Who’s Who of American Junior Colleges, Delta Epsilon Sigma (National Scholastic Honor Society), Sigma Tau Delta (National English Honor Society), and Phi Sigma Tau (National Philosophy Honor Society). Beverly felt strongly about community service and involvement. Her service included membership in the Society of Rice University Women and the Houston Assembly of Delphians, holding the offices of President and Treasurer for both the Athena Chapter and the Gamma Chapter of the Delphians supporting efforts to raise funds for full scholarships to University of Houston. She was a patron of the Houston Junior League Tea Room, a supporter of the Museum of Fine Arts, attended Great Books and was an active member of the Third Age Learning Community (TALC) that met at All Saints Catholic Church in the Heights.

Visitation at Heights Funeral Home will be held the evening of Thursday, December 27th from 6:00 until 8:00 with a service celebrating her life following Friday morning, December 28th at 10:00, a graveside service at Forest Park Lawndale will follow. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Hampton at Pinegate and to the staff at VITAS Hospice. If you wish to make a donation in her honor, please contact the Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters, http://www.delphianhouston.org.