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Cathy Jane Collins Sutton

Obituary Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Cathy Jane Collins Sutton, age 73, of Gainesville, Georgia entered rest on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Mrs. Sutton was born on June 25, 1951 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Henry Ford Collins and Joyce Wilson Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Dale Sutton; sister, Mary Nell Brown; mother-in-law, Dorothy Kinsey Sutton; and brother-in-law, Charles "Ed" Holland.

Cathy’s greatest joy in life was her family, and her first priority was always being a nurturing mother to her two daughters, Amanda and Lisa. With a passion for learning and a determination to provide the best for her children, Cathy returned to school after Amanda was born, earning her bachelor’s degree while balancing the responsibilities of raising her young family. Even after Lisa’s birth, Cathy persevered, completing her education and fulfilling her dream of becoming a teacher. Cathy dedicated over 30 years to early childhood education, beginning her career in daycares and later serving as a beloved teacher in the Hall County School System. She made a lasting impact on countless young lives, sharing her warmth, kindness, and love of learning with every child she taught. After her well-deserved retirement, Cathy enjoyed spending her days in the company of her family and embracing her most treasured role as "Granny" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Sutton, of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Scott Northrop, of Villa Rica; grandchildren, Caleb Sutton, Jacki Sutton and Randall Guthrie, Tony Sutton, Cathy Northrop, and John Northrop; great-grandchildren, Oakland Guthrie, Hardin Guthrie; sister, Peggy Holland, of Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Lynne and Stuart Jones, of Blairsville; sister-in-law, Janice Dixon, of Gainesville; and several nieces and nephews as well.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the Yonah Memorial Gardens with Rev. Terry Rice officiating.

The family will receive friends directly following the graveside service.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.

Funeral Date
12/28/2024 at 2:00PM
Funeral Home
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel
Phone
(706) 778-1700
Address
245 Highway 441 S, P.O. Box 58, Demorest 30535
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