Bernice Mae Sutton Rush, age 93 of Panther Lick Run, Rivesville, WV passed away March 2, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born October 30, 1930 in Phillipsburg, NJ daughter of the late Nelson and Mildred Sutton.
She is survived by four children, Marjorie (Tom) Upperman, Royal Klinger of Easton, PA, Richard Klinger of Tannersville, PA and Sharon Swed in the Carolinas, 5 grandchildren, Mike Upperman, Dan Upperman, Jackie Albarran, Jason Albarran and Michael Albarran, three great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Jayden and Cody Albarran, and two great-great-granddaughters, Isabella and Adrianna. Bernice is also survived by her sister Alice Zeigler, three brothers, Elmer, Tony and Joey Sutton, two half-brothers, Pat and Tommy Geziz, several nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart and called her “Aunt B”, Alice, Elaine, Sharon, Lou Ann, George, Nelson, Albert, Johnny, Sharon, Millie and Nancy.
In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her daughter Debbie Albarran, grandson Bryan F. Upperman, four brothers and sisters, Nelson Sutton, Earl Sutton, Kathryn Kindrew, Donald Sutton, and nephew Charlie Witte.
Bernice enjoyed playing Bingo and watching NASCAR races and soap operas. She was a member of the VFW Lodge #7856 in Flemington, NJ where she belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary, was a bartender and secretary for many years, and enjoyed marching in the Memorial Day parade. She worked for Quality Packaging until she retired at the age of 65, and in 2011, she moved to WV to live with her daughter and son-in-law. Bernice enjoyed going to conferences in Wildwood, NJ and on trips with her sisters like going to Vermont, and getting mani-pedis in Florida and New Jersey on their yearly vacations. She also enjoyed her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There will be no funeral home services as cremation was chosen as the final method of disposition. Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV has been placed in care of the final arrangements.
Condolences
Margie,and family:
So sad to hear the news of Bernice. I don't think I have seen her since our Dad passed away, like 30 years ago.
She was so fortunate to have you in her life helping her.
As you were blessed to have her all that time .
Please keep all your memories in your heart and trust in the strength of the Lord to guide you at this time.
Take Care,
Uncle Tony & Aunt Sheila
Aunt B you will forever be in our hearts. You were loved by all of us and you made our hearts smile