Deona Denise “Sug” Sutton was granted her angel wings on August 6, 2016 at The John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland where she was surrounded by family and friends. Deona was born on June 16, 1969 in Crisfield, Maryland. She was the daughter of Pamela Sutton.
Deona was educated in the Somerset County Public School System where she attended Crisfield High School in Crisfield and was a 1987 graduate. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where she studied Business Administration. After working a host of various jobs, she then dedicated 18 years at Three Lower Counties. In 2015, she became a Supervising House Counselor at Somerset Community Services where she grew to love her clients as her very own. In January of 2016, Deona accepted her latest position at The Somerset County Health Department as a Medical Care Program Associate. She was a hard worker and never complained about getting the job done.
Deona was a fun, loving, caring woman. She always made people smile. She loved interior decorating, gardening, cooking, and walking on the beach. She enjoyed family gatherings, especially family reunions Memorial and Labor Day weekends. There was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her family. When you saw Suggie, her sister, Rhonda usually wasn’t far behind. In later years her greatest joy became taking care of her grandchildren, especially Melvin. Melvin was her first grandchild and as most people know the apple of her eye.
She leaves to cherish fond memories with two daughters, Dana and Destiny Sutton; three grandchildren, Melvin, Mauricio and Demi; her mother, Pamela Sutton; two sisters, Rhonda Sutton and Jennifer Rodgers; one brother, Antwine Teagle; her grandmother, Vera Sutton; two uncles, Filbert Ward, Jr. (Jeanne) and Elijah Sterling; two aunts, Cindy Sutton and Lucille Maddox; three nephews, Chris, Sean and Jordan; one niece, Rhyan; her godmother; Florence Hollomon; one goddaughter, Johnae Tilghman; her best friend, Debbie Terrell and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Oliver Sutton.
A funeral service will be held 1 PM Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Crisfield High School with a viewing one hour prior. A viewing will also be held 6-8 PM Friday at John Wesley United Methodist in Marion Station. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery in Crisfield.
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Sending thoughts and Prayers to the Family. Keep your hand in God’s hand and he will comfort you. Much Love , Sympathy and Prayers.
Love you Shuggie!!!!!
Words cannot express the sadness that I feel for the passing of Sug. Please accept my condolences, and may the Lord cover the family during this very difficult time.
Sending condolences to the Sutton Family. We loved Sug and share in your pain. We offer our love, support, and encouragement knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Continued prayers, love the Corbin Family!
Sug, I miss seeing you at work. Your office was right around the corner from mine. I miss our private talks. I miss your smiling face. Even though you were sick–you always had a smile & never complained. I remember when you asked me to pray for you. I didn’t just say I would to be saying it–I prayed for you every night after that. I prayed that God would let you get well enough to come home. But it just was not his will. I know that you are okay now, but it is your children & family that needs prayer. I am praying that God will give them peace. I miss you!
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Shug’s Home Going. I have such wonderful memories of her and Rhonda. I can’t say I ever really saw one without the other. Oh, the memories of our childhood growing up in Somers Cove. We were all family, looking out for one another. The one thing I will not forget is her smile. Whenever I saw Sug she was always smiling.
My last time speaking with her, she had me tell Rhonda all about this guy I work with, that was an “old friend”….we were in Food Lion reminiscing and laughing. That is how I want to remember my sweet Sug.
Family know I am praying for each of you.
Our paths did not cross until you came to work with us recently. You were such a blessing and a joy to be around. My heart broke at the news but I know our God has you in his hands now. Prayers are being said for your loved ones left behind. Until we meet again one day, I will miss you!
I had the great pleasure of working with Deona a few years ago while on the Shore. She was always the effervescent center of any conversation and that is how I will remember her. I offer my deepest condolences and gratitude for the moments I was able to share with her.
My thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing how fondly she will be remembered and how many lives she touched.
The death of a loved one is hard to bear. Please take comfort in knowing that your heavenly father understands your pain as he too experienced the death of his only son, Jesus Christ. Job 14: 14, 15 shows that God yearns to bring your dear loved one back to life. If you would like to know more about God’s promises, please visit the website jw.org. Please accept my heartfelt condolence for your loss.
I saw u about 30 days ago and had u smiling all teeth…i told u u was always gonna be beautiful.and it just tickled u.god doesn’t make any mistakes so I say that to say, hopefully I have a chance next life time.goodbye sug!!u carried yourself well here in this thing we call life.
Finally,to the family sorry for your loss and thank u for sharing that seed.