Marilyn J. Sutton-Miller
December 05, 1958 - February 22, 2012
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Marilyn J. Sutton-Miller
December 05, 1958 - February 22, 2012
Obituary
Viewing for Ms. Miller is scheduled for Friday March 2, 2012, 1:00-7:00 pm at Dyer Chapel.
On December 5, 1958 a baby girl was born to Sam and Roxie Sutton; they named her Marilyn Jean. Marilyn was the oldest of seven children. She was affectionately called Tiny” by her family and friends. Marilyn received her education in Tulsa Public Schools. (Dunbar, Bell and Booker T. Washington). She graduated in 1977; her classmates gave her the name SUT TAN. She accepted Christ at a young age, and attended
Timothy Baptist Church.
Shortly after graduation Marilyn moved to Seattle Washing. She worked as a Private Investigator in the Seattle Criminal Justice System. Marilyn met and married Jimmy Miller a Military man. His duties moved them to Germany foir three years. Then they returned to Seattle
WA where she remained until she returned home,she also returned to her first loved. She worked at David L. Moss as a kitchen Supervisor. She remained there until she became ill.
On Thursday, February 23, 2012, she answered the Masters call to come home, to where there is no more sickness and no more pain. Marilyn was preceded in death by her late husband Jimmy Miller, her father Sam Sutton and her grandparents, Joe and Mrytle Childs.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother,
Roxie
Sutton; Aunts Earleen Peel and Erma Jean
Taylor, all of Tulsa, OK; two daughters, Shontaye Abegaz (Eyassu) of Botswana, Africa and DeShartris Miller of Seattle, WA; three sisters, Dorothy Jones (Gregory), Patricia Griffin (Gregory both of Tulsa, OK, and Detra Watkins, of Seattle
WA; three brothers Darryl
Sutton, Timothy Sutton and Domicco Sutton all of Tulsa, OK; a very special companion Tony Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services for Ms. Miller are scheduled for Saturday March 3, 2012 at 11:00 am at Timothy Baptist Church
821 E. 46th Street North- Tulsa, Ok.
Rev. Melvin Cooper, Eulogist
Rev. Scott Gordon, officiating.
Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens
38 responses to Marilyn J. Sutton-Miller
Amanda "Mandy" Rollins Of Tacoma, Wa says:
March 3, 2012
I Know You Are In Heaven Pain Free, Dancing With The Lord. Although My Heart Is Broken, I Know You Would Want Me To Be Strong For The Greatest Gift You Ever Gave Me, My Best Friend, Shontaye.You Were A Mom To Me, I Will Forever Remember Your Laughter And How You Say My Name. Thank You For The Advice About Life (Keep Prayin Mandy), My Husband, And Of Course Fashion. I Finally Know What Size Purse To Buy. You Have Touched My Life In So Many Ways And I Know You Will Be With Me Forever. Until We Meet Again, Mom.
Sharanda Shamira & Shaquira Of Charlotte, Nc says:
March 3, 2012
Our Condolences Goes Out To The Family. You Are In Our Prayers. The Millers
Fern Powell- Hockaday Of Raleigh, North Carolina says:
March 2, 2012
I Am Tony’S Cousin; My Thoughts And Prayers Go Out To The Family.
Susan Manns Of Seattle, Wa. says:
March 2, 2012
Marilyn Miller Equals Woman Of God. She Stood By Many Woman In The Kingdom And Discipled Them To Christ. Her Greatest Gift Was How She Praised The Lord. I Can Hear Her From Heaven Now.. My Condolences To Her Family And Friends That Will Greatly Miss This Woman.
Zenobia Cook Of Dallas, Texas says:
March 2, 2012
Marilyn And Jimmy Welcomed Us Into Their Home When We Moved To Wa From Tx. What A Special 2 Weeks That Was! Such Hospitality, Warmth And Good Cooking! We Will Cherish Fond Memories Of Our Time Together. Be At Peace My Sister.