Mary Joan Rich Sutton born August 6, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois died peacefully on December 28, 2010 . Mrs. Sutton lived in Texas before moving to Metairie and Kenner, Louisiana where she has been for the past 45 years. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Elizabeth Stiemle Beggin, her mother and father Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gifford Rich, one sister, Patricia Rich Boyles, and one brother Clarence Gifford Rich II. Her surviving family members are her loving husband of 62 years James Dixon Sutton, one son James Gary Sutton, two grandchildren Lauren Grace and James Christopher Sutton, one sister Elizabeth Ann Anthony. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Sutton graduated from St. Charles Academy in Lake Charles, LA and also attended McNeese College in Lake Charles for two years. She worked several years as a legal secretary and later worked 10 years in real estate. She was a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Club in real estate and a member of Divine Mercy Parish – St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church, 4119 St. Elizabeth, Kenner, LA. Special thanks to Erica Riley for her help over the years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a mass at Divine Mercy Church on Monday, January 3rd. The viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. A rosary will be said at 10:15 a.m. with the Mass following at 11 a.m. Services in Houston will be held at the Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Rd. on Wednesday, January 5th. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a graveside service at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society or Multiple Sclerosis Society. Condolences at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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