Vivian Ruth Thetford Sutton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Vivian Ruth Thetford Sutton of Paris, Tennessee, born in Idlewild, Tennessee, who passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alf Thetford and Era Arnold Thetford; her husband Paul D. Sutton; her sister Anita Barto; and her brother-in-law Billy Powers.
She is survived by: her children, Paul W. Sutton (Patricia) of Paris, TN, Greg Sutton (Betsy) of Paris, TN and Cheryl Owen (Ricky) of Paris, TN; her siblings, Betty Powers of Milan, TN and Cletus Thetford (Lisa) of Bradford, TN; her grandchildren, Kristie Zimmerman (Bill), Melissa Sutton, Cayla Sutton (Tommy Sparks), Katie McElroy (Jake), Junior Carbajal, Belinda Carbajal and Pedro Carbajal; her great grandchildren, Dylan Cary (Nina Phifer), Dalton Cary, Dakota Cary, Andrew Sutton (Kaylee), Tyler Sutton, Payton Sutton and Indie Grace McElroy; and her great great grandchildren, Wyatt Cary, Paisley Sutton and Weston Sutton.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Ridgeway Funeral Home (201 Dunlap St, Paris, TN 38242). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Henry County Health and Rehabilitation, 239 Hospital Cir, Paris, TN, 38242, or West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospice, 221 Tyson Ave., Paris, TN, 38242.
