Wanda Sutton
11/6/1942 - 11/20/2025

Wanda Sutton, 83, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on November 20, 2025.

Wanda had a heart that knew no bounds. She dedicated her life to helping others. She earned her master’s degree in social work at the age of 53 from Our Lady of the Lake University. She worked as a social worker at Kerrville State Hospital until her retirement in 2014, and then as a therapist at New Hope Counseling, where she continued to guide and support her clients until the age of 80. Her compassion, wisdom, and ability to listen made her a trusted friend and mentor to many.

She had a gentle strength that seemed to wrap around everyone she met-especially women who felt unheard or overwhelmed. If you were struggling, she’d sit beside you, take your hand and remind you, “This is only temporary”. She believed in your strength even when you couldn't see it yourself. She didn’t just advocate for women; she lifted them up with a fierce, tender kind of love that made people feel braver just by being near her. She was a safe place, a steady voice, and a quiet force of courage to so many lives.

Born to Myrtice and Ewan Witherspoon in Shreveport, LA, Wanda was lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather, Charles Conley, whose guidance and support shaped the strong, caring woman she became.
On June 23, 1972, Wanda married Larry Sutton, the love of her life. She often said she fell in love the very moment she laid eyes on him, and together they shared 53 wonderful years of laughter, devotion, and partnership.

Wanda was the matriarch and heart of her family, a safe space for all who knew her and a source of unconditional love and guidance. Wanda’s family was her pride and joy. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry Sutton; her daughters, Paige Sutton and Penny Sutton (husband Mike Deyo); her son, Matt Sutton (wife Christi Sutton); 12 cherished grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by a large and loving extended family and many cherished friends. Her legacy of love, generosity, and selflessness will live on through all those whose lives she touched.

Wanda may be gone from this world, but her spirit, kindness, and unwavering dedication to helping others will never be forgotten.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville, Texas. Graveside burial will be held the next day, Monday, December 1, 2025, at 1:00pm at Hillcrest Cemetery in San Saba, Texas.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Counseling at www.newhopecounselingtx.org in honor of Wanda Sutton, in lieu of flowers.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Peterson Hospice.

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