Evelyn Sutton Obituary

ERWIN - Evelyn (Banner) Sutton, age 85, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Unicoi County Hospital. A native of Erwin, Evelyn is a daughter of the late Floyd Jack and Ada (Jones) Banner. She worked as a Real Estate Entrepreneur with Banner Real Estate in Erwin. Evelyn attended East Tennessee State University and was a member of Lily Dale Christian Church. She was a strong mountain woman, conservationist and steward of nature, who loved flowers and gardening. She especially loved Rhododendrons and made trails for others to see these. Evelyn was generous to everyone. She loved her Lord and always prayed for everyone's needs. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Jones.

Evelyn (Banner) Sutton has left behind to cherish her memory: husband of over 63 years, Paul Sutton; children: Renee Sutton (Chris Maslyar), Evelene Stevenson, Paulette Biggers (Glen) and Paul Beryl Sutton, II; grandchildren: Jacob, April, Brady, Harley, Zachary, Dalton and Rebekah; eight great-grandchildren; sisters: Hilda Blankenship and Sue Tipton (Jimmy); brother, Michael Banner; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, who were all dearly loved.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Evelyn (Banner) Sutton in a funeral service to be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Minister Jeremy Green will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Valley Funeral Home. The family and extended will attend a private graveside service in Beals Cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers will be Dalton, Harley, Brady, Zachary, Jacob, Jimmy and Glen. The family has stated that everyone is welcome to join them at church on Sunday morning at 11:00 am in honor of Evelyn.

The family has stated that flowers are welcome, or memorial donations can be made in Evelyn's name to Lily Dale Christian Church, 1151 Martins Creek Road, Erwin, TN 37650.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family of Evelyn (Banner) Sutton through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.