Claretta L. Sutton

Claretta L. Sutton left her earthly home on Thursday, October 24, 2013 to rejoin her beloved husband, Col. (Ret.) James L. Sutton, who passed, July 15, 2012. Claretta was born on April 26, 1928, in Ft. Stockton, TX to parents, William Raymond McKay and Ermine E. (Peck) Hourigan. She was the granddaughter of West Texas pioneers. Claretta met James Sutton in El Paso, TX in 1945 and they married August 4, 1946. The marriage of a lifetime followed for 65 years and 11 months. Life was always an adventure, as they were a proud military family, never one without the other, unless Jim was in a war zone. Claretta was a working military wife while Jim attended the University of Texas in Austin, TX. She volunteered at many of the bases and cities where they were stationed. She was a true military wife and mother. When their sons, Michael and Rory were born the family was complete. They were a family for a lifetime, enjoying every new adventure with their sons. Claretta is survived by her beloved sons, Michael Sutton of Albuquerque and Rory (Sara) of Houston, TX; grandson, Jeramiah Sutton of Houston, TX; brother-in-law, Jesse (Marjean) Sutton of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Lydia Sutton of Carlisle, PA; sister and brothers, Anne Pilgrim of Abilene, TX, Tom McKay (Lety), Steve Hourigan (Jackie) of El Paso, TX, Vernon McKay (Josie) of Las Vegas, NV and Tim (Donna) Hourigan, Las Cruces, NM and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Services will be held Friday, November 1, 2013, 9:30 a.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, . FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE 505-823-9400