Dorothy Betsy Rice Sutton's Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy Betsy Rice Sutton, 95, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home in Concord.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Sutton was born January 10, 1930 in Concord. She was a daughter of the late Charlie Rice, Sr. and Viola Gladys Ross Rice. She was a member of Universal House of Prayer. Dorothy enjoyed going to Carolina Beach, was an avid Elvis fan, and loved going to gamble at Cherokee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Ralph William Sutton; six children, Roger Dale Sutton, Ricky Sutton, Terry Hunsucker, Marilyn Powell, Patricia Williford, and Pamela Fisher; four sisters, Barbara Drye, Pat Hough, Sally Crayton, and Mary Shields; and brother, Charlie Rice, Jr.
Mrs. Sutton is survived by two daughters, Patty Powell of Salisbury and Debra Sutton of Rockwell; sister, Abby Upright of Rockwell; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Universal House of Prayer, 2999 Eva Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027.
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