Obit of Sutterfield, Ethel Lee White - Unknown County, Oklahoma

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::Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery--Bakersfield CA

Sutterfield, Ethel Lee White

Ethel Lee White Sutterfield, 86, the most wonderful mother and 
grandparent was called to paradise while resting peacefully at home 
with her loving family by her side. She lived a long, happy life and 
was a great inspiration to everyone who was fortunate enough to have 
known her. Ethel was born and raised in Oklahoma along with her 4 
brothers, John, Lynn, Bill and Gip and her 3 sisters, Opal, Maxie and 
Georgie Mae. After marrying she became the dedicated wife of a hard 
working farmer, Perry White. Together they had seven children, Mary, 
Roland, Dimple, Eddie Martin, Larry, Troy and Cathy. In 1958, with 
the news an abundance of jobs, they moved to Bakersfield. Ethel 
became a licensed day care provider and quickly became known as 
"Gramma" to many children. After retiring she spent time volunteering 
for Senior Citizens Services and caring for her 14 grandchildren, 
Fred, Steve, Zachary, Chase, Randy, Ben, Stacy, Whitney, Laurel, 
Lucas, Jason, Josh, Docia, Chelsi and 14 great-grandchildren. She 
also loved tending to her beautiful flower garden, dancing to her 
favorite country song, and was envied by everyone for her expertise 
in both. She was an accomplished cook and never missed whipping up a 
full-blown feast every Thanksgiving. But her most favorite times were 
hosting the annual White family reunion and spending hours singing to 
guitars, yodeling and playing the harmonica. Ethel was preceded in 
death by two loving husbands, Perry White, father of their children 
and Chuck Sutterfield an accomplished carpenter and her fun-loving 
dance partner. She also greatly grieved for her deceased, 2 year old 
son, Eddie Martin and her grandson, Josh Lancaster a decorated Deputy 
Sheriff. Ethel was an exceptional woman who possessed a loving heart 
that cared for everyone she met and will be forever remembered and 
missed by her many friends and relatives. Services will be conducted 
by Pastor Gary Story at Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles Street) on 
Tuesday morning, November 14, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a brief 
service at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Viewing will be held on Monday 
evening, November 13, 2006 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Ethel's grandsons are 
honored to be providing pall bearing services. For additional service 
or floral delivery information, please contact Basham Funeral Care, 
at 873-8200. Ethel Lee White Sutterfield Nov. 3, 1920 - Nov. 8, 2006 
Basham Funeral Care

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/12/2006.
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