Bea was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area. She was a retired nurse. Bea was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Lady Shriner Asbia Court # 36 and enjoyed being a Clown with the Shriners. She served on the board of directors at Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Leo and Inis LaBelle; a daughter, Kathleen Sutton
Bea is survived by her husband of 65 years, James Sutton; daughter, Cheryl Brown; grandchildren, Janet Brown, Joseph Brown and James Brown; 6 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 pm to 2 pm on Friday, February 7, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A funeral service will follow at 2 pm on Friday, at North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
