Dr. Cecile DeHart Ayers Sutphin

Dr. Cecile DeHart Ayers Sutphin Born March 25, 1921 and went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2011. She was the loving wife of the late Tellie (Ted) G. Sutphin whom she married on September 2, 1938. Cecile is survived by her son, Jonathan David Sutphin of Dawsonville, GA as well her grand-daughters Kathy Crews (Jim), Robin McDonald (Benny) and Dawn Kenney (Mike) and great-grandchildren; Katlyn Crews, Jamie Crews and Wesley McDonald. She is preceded in death by her mother, Phedetta DeHart and her brother, Esley Ayers. She was a teacher, department head and assistant vice principal for South Dade High School in Florida for 30-years. She earned her Doctorate in Education. Upon retirement received a key to the city of Homestead Florida. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, traveling and collecting antique glassware. Her family will receive friends and loved ones from 6-8 pm on Thursday, March 10th at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, Virginia. A chapel service to celebrate her life will be led by Dr. Jim Crews at 11am on Friday, March 11th at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with a graveside service to follow in Slate Mountain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the American Cancer Society or Embracing Hospice (8013 Majors Rd., Cumming, GA 30041).