Ardis Belle (Bevan) Sutton passed on to her heavenly home on May 31, 2024. She was born at the family farm in Lost Springs, Kansas, on August 27, 1930.

Ardis attended the Lost Springs public schools where she was a cheerleader and active participant in her school activities. She was well liked by all her classmates and enjoyed spending time with them and their families. Ardis was a true believer that any acquaintance was part of her “bigger family.” She enjoyed people and gatherings and most of all, Bevan family reunions. She had many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and all enjoyed her happy, enthusiastic nature.

Ardis graduated from high school in 1949. She attended Brown Mackie Business School in Salina. During this time, she worked at The Advertiser Sun (Times) newspaper on 5th Street. Later she worked at Webster’s Jewelry Store and Train’s Jewelry Store, both on Santa Fe. It was often said that Ardis never knew a stranger and greeted everyone by name.

Ardis married A. Darrel Sutton on December 27, 1964. She had been blessed with four girls from a previous marriage to Louis N. Just. Darrel was happy to have a ready-made family and lovingly accepted his new daughters as his own. He and Ardis went on to have a son and their family was complete.

Ardis and Darrel owned Sutton’s Shoppe, a vacuum and sewing business for many years. They continued to set outstanding sales records and Darrel won many trips and cruises because of his outgoing personality and expertise as a salesman. After retirement in the 1990’s Ardis and Darrel traveled extensively by R.V. They were able to visit all 50 states as well as several countries abroad. Ardis and Darrel enjoyed sharing their travel adventures with family and friends. They were a true team and epitome of a loving partnership and marriage.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrel; daughter, Becky Rageth; son-in-law, Barry Smock; parents, Burl and Inez (McMillen) Bevan; brothers, Robert and Ray; sister, Elaine Wyatt; and brother-in-law, the Rev. Robert Walter.

Survivors include her daughters, April Boyer (Dennis), Cheri Smock, Dena Starnes (Ray); son, Jeff Sutton; sister, Mary Ann Walter; sister-in-law, Betty Bevan; and brother-in-law, Larry Sutton.

Her passing is mourned by 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

She will be remembered for her love of family and friends, her heart of gold, and famous coconut cream pie!

A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. A private family burial will be held at Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Association and Dementia Society of America, care of Ryan Mortuary.