Born in Catawba County on July 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edwin and Grace Edith Kanipe Mozeley.
In addition to her parents, her husband Solomon “Buddy” Sutton, son-in-law Eddie White, her brother G. Robert Mozeley, and her sisters Helen Hutchens and Edith Kanupp preceded her in death.
Ethel was an active member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, the Order of Eastern Star for 70 years, and active member of Home Extension Group for 68 years, on the board of Fairbrook Fire Department for 32 years, serving as secretary.
Her daughters, Deborah McGee and husband Ronald of Newton, and Paula White of Newton; grandson Daniel White of Newton; granddaughter Mary Kate Rader of Hudson; 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews survive her.
The family will receive friends Monday, April 22, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hickory Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held April 23, 2024 at 11:00 am at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church with Pastor Randall Cauble officiating. She will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to service.
Burial will follow at Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Mozeley, RJ Mozeley, Gill Kanupp, Marty Kanupp, Chad Kanipe, Carson Kanipe; honorary pallbearers will be Senior Friends of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church.
Memorial gifts may be made New Jerusalem Lutheran Church 2120 Startown Road, Hickory, NC 28602, or Carolina Caring 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
