Mrs. Loraine Davis Sutton

Martha Loraine Davis Sutton Martha Loraine Davis Sutton departed this life of January 15, 2020 in Shelbyville, TN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Shelbyville First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at First United Methodist Church. Loraine was born in Shelbyville, TN on March 27, 1947 to the late A. Glover Davis Jr. and Martha Martin Davis. She graduated from Bell Buckle High School in 1965. Loraine then went to Middle Tennessee State University and graduated with a B. S. Degree in Home Economics. During her life Loraine used her degree to support her family, friends, and community. She started her career doing extension work for the University of Tennessee in Wayne County and then moved to Warren County to continue that work. In 1982 she moved back to Shelbyville and helped her parents expand the single greenhouse into a thriving greenhouse business that is still operational. As an active member of the community, Loraine was active in local 4-H activities, Tennessee Walking Horse shows, Relay for Life, Bedford Beautiful, the local Chamber of Commerce, past president and active board member of the Tennessee Flower Growers, Tennessee Horticulture Alliance, a board director of the PickTN Conference Board, Tennessee Certified Nursery Professional, a Master Gardner, and First United Methodist Church. She was sought after by many local clubs and organizations to speak about horticulture and flower arranging. She hosted many hands-on classes for people within the community. Loraine had many varied interests. She was an avid fisherwoman who loved to fish in a pond, river, or ocean. She loved to show dairy cows and sponsored the Loraine Davis Foster Award. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed doing crafts, especially needlework. Loraine’s sense of adventure called her to explore many places in this world, and her outgoing personality drew many people to her. She loved animals, especially her cats. Loraine and James L. Sutton were married on July 30, 1981. He preceded her in death after 36 years of marriage. Loraine is survived by a son Eric (Julia) Sutton, grandchildren, Alex (Willi) Culver and Bryce Sutton; her three brothers, Martin (Jo) Davis, Robert (Dulcie) Davis, and Richard (Kim) Davis. She also leaves behind nine nephews and nieces: Samuel Davis, Chere Quick, Julie Davis, Grant Davis, Joseph Davis, Craig (Kendra) Davis, Rebecca Davis, Danece Davis, and Josh Davis, seven great nephews and great nieces and four great-great nephews. She also leaves behind many beloved cousins and close friends. Loraine would be honored with donations to the local cancer society, Bedford County 4H, or Relay for Life. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family during this time of loss.

Mrs. Loraine Davis Sutton

March 27, 1947 - January 15, 2020