Freida Gail Sutton

Freida Gail Sutton, age 76, of Newport, TN, passed away peacefully Monday, October 24, 2022. She was a co-founder for the Celebrate Life cancer support group in Newport. Gail was preceded in death by parents, Jim and Gladys Welch; in-laws, Garrison and Clara Hurst; sisters, Patsy (Bill) Sutton, Johnie Welch; brother, Jimmy Welch; sisters-in-law, Betty Freshour, Mildred Blazer; brother-in-law, Harold Sutton. Gail is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Walter Sutton; children, Scott (Mona) Sutton, Marcie (Harold) Crum, Jodie (Steven) Webb; grandchildren, Kristen Shults, Tori Wilson, Isaac and Will Sutton, Stevie, Hannah, and Hayden Webb; great-grandchild, Kennedi; sister, Judy (George) Calfee; brother-in-law, Bill Freshour; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to UT Home Health Hospice, and all the special friends who helped with caring for Gail.

Family will receive friends Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Chapel, with Celebration of Life to begin at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made in her memory to: Celebrate Life Cancer Support Group Newport, P.O. Box 263, Newport, TN 37822. Resthaven Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sutton family.

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