Arthea M. Sutton Watson's Obituary
Big Rapids - Arthea M. Sutton Watson, 86, of Big Rapids, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2021.
She was born October 28, 1935, in Howard City, the daughter of Arthur and Eunice (Rhineberger) Irwin. Arthea was a long-time resident of Reed City before relocating to Texas, and then to Big Rapids. She retired from Wolverine World Wide, was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary, and a member of the Rogers Heights Christian Church. Arthea enjoyed sewing, camping, and was a devotional volunteer.
She is survived by her children, Debbie (Elmer) Ashbaugh of Lakeview, Willie (Theresa) Sutton of Reed City, Beverly Thorpe of Big Rapids, and Carol Sutton of Chassel, MI; two grandchildren, Brian (Carol) Sutton of Big Rapids and Amelia (Ryan) Craig of Hersey; six great grandchildren; brothers Lynn (Carol) Irwin of Rockford and Marvin Irwin of Morley; sister Coralie (Julius) Nash of Cadillac; and several nieces and nephews. Arthea was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Albert (Bud) Sutton and Arthur Watson, three infant sons, her sister Marsha Epperson, and son-in-law Darwin Thorpe.
A Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the Rogers Heights Christian Church with Scott Davidson officiating. Arthea's family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Arthea will be laid to rest in the Bristol Dover cemetery. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at www.mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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