Murlene Sutton Obituary
We announce the death of Murlene Sutton of Ponce de Leon, Florida, who passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 97. Murlene will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Murlene Sutton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alchus Ward and Lillie McLean Ward; her husband Alfred Ray "Mutt" Sutton; and her siblings, Buna Carlise, Jane Sikes and Alchus Jr. "Bull" Ward.
She is survived by: her children, James Sutton (Debbie) and Cathy Hedbawny (John) of Marianna, FL; her siblings, John L Ward (Janet), Mae Dell Jones of Panama City, Aubrey Jean Byrd of Ponce de, Geraldine Garney of Bonifay, FL and Joyce Johnson of Ballground, GA; her grandchildren, Jennifer Sutton, Michele Odom (Daniel), Logan Sutton, Casey Green (Cody) and Melanie Kirby (Zach); and her great grandchildren, Cooper, Caroline, Wilson and Mackenzie. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, August 24th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Sims Funeral Home Chapel (201 W Pennsylvania Ave, Bonifay, FL 32425). A funeral service was held on Monday, August 24th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
