Mary S. (Eubank) Sutton (1879-1931)

Although apparently in good health, Mrs. Mary Sutton, 51 years old, Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock was found dead at her residence, 36 North 28th Street, by members of the family. Charles Parrott, Justice of Peace, at an inquest held Tuesday evening, said death resulted from a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. W.R. Brewer, pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church, assisted by Dr. W.M. Wright, First Baptist church will conduct the service. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The daughter of the late Nat and Sarah Eubank, Mrs. Sutton was born and reared in Paris. She is survived by her husband, John D. Sutton, one daughter, Miss Doris Sutton, four sisters, Mrs. Charles Parrott, Mrs. Tinnie Collier, Mrs. Etta Collier, and Mrs. Ella Basden, and one brother, Carrol Eubank, all of Paris. Mrs. Sutton was found dead when members of the family returned after a short absence.

Reference: The Paris News, TX, May 1931 issue
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Mrs. Mary Sutton, age 57, weight about 230 pounds, height about 5 ft 6 in. Date of Death: 26 May 1931, at home on N 28th St, Paris, TX, Lying on bed. Date of Inquest: 28 May 1931, 10 AM at office in courthouse. My information is that deceased came to her death from natural causes. Based on following information, Dr. J. M. Hooks, Ralph Eubank, viewing body myself, Charlie Parrott. Finding By the Justice: After talking with Dr. J. M. Hooks who attended deceased, found that he viewed the body few minutes after 6 o'clock PM. There were no marks of violence, couldn't say just what was the immediate cause of death but deceased had gall trouble for a number years and perhaps that was a contributing cause. Ralph Eubanks came home about 6 o'clcock and seeing Mrs. Sutton lying on the bed, went to arouse her and then found she was dead. He immediately called Mrs. Snow and Mrs. Gilliam, close neighbors and then Dr. J. M. Hoover. After hearing the foregoing witness statements it is my decision deceased came to her death from natural causes. No witnesses to deceased's death. A. W. Sheffield, Justice Peace, Precinct One, Lamar County, Texas.

Reference: Lamar County, TX, Precinct 1, Justice of the Peace A.W. Sheffield, Inquest Book # 1, Record 43 (Lamar County Inquests 1916-1938, Transcribed by Mary Claunch Lane)