Freida Gail Sutton

Freida Gail Sutton, age 76, of Newport, TN., passed away peacefully Monday, October 24, 2022. She was a cofounder 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; sister in laws, Betty Freshour, Mildred Blazer; brother-in-law, Harold Sutton. Gail is survived by 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; 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 The Celebrate Life Cancer support group Newport, P.O. BOX 263, Newport, TN 37822. Resthaven Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sutton family.