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Sue Layton Walton
Sue Layton Walton, 75, of Little Rock, passed away on May 29, 2007, after a brief illness. Sue was born on November 26, 1931 in Little Rock to Augustus Berry Walton and Caroline Polk Walton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Cynthia “Cinny” Walton Beard, and her daughter Caroline Griffin Kaufman.
Sue graduated from Little Rock High and graduated from Mt. Vernon Junior College, in Washington, D.C.
Sue was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Colonial Dames of America, and the Junior League of Little Rock.
Sue had a zest for life and was greatly interested in current affairs. In her younger years, Sue loved to travel and enjoyed meeting people from all over the world, including Ponte Vedra, Florida where she lived for many years. Sue thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, particularly her two grandsons, Tyler and Hunter, whom she adored. Sue also loved spending each Sunday evening with her dear friends, the “Sue Watch” group.
Sue is survived by her sister Caroline “Bebe” Walton Stockton of Ponte Vedra, Florida, her brother Augustus Berry Walton, Jr. and his wife, Ellis of Little Rock, two grandchildren, Tyler Augustus Kaufman and Hunter Burke Kaufman also of Little Rock, 8 nieces and nephews, and 19 great nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their deep appreciation and gratefulness to Sue’s caregivers, Shirley Henry and Dorothy Johnson. Sue considered them both dear friends and deeply loved them both.
A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2007, officiated by the Reverend Rocki Profitt.
Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church or a personal charity.
Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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"My thoughts and prayers are with the family."
Marcelline Giroir | Little Rock, AR | mgiroir@mgiroir.com
"I am so sorry about the passing of Sue. We were childhood friends. I always enjoyed the chance to visit with her whenever I was in Little Rock.
Many years ago, Sue, Ida Mae Hunter, and Betty Bellingrath attended Mount Vernon Junior College in Washington, D.C. When Sue was a student there, she happened to be downtown one day and was stopped on the street by an 'inquiring reporter'. Subsequently, Sue's picture appeared in the newspaper, I think it was the old Times Herald.
In any case, the inquiring reporter was a young lady named Jacqueline Bouvier, who later became Mrs. John F. Kennedy.
I have that article somewhere among my papers, and I frequently reminded Sue about this exceptional event in her life.
While we were at East Side, I remember how many of us used to go to Sue's home and her mother always had 'snacks' and soft drinks for us. Before we could drive ourselves, Sue's mom was our 'group' chauffeur on a number of occasions, even to a football game in Pine Bluff.
I will remember Sue fondly. My condolences to her family and the 'Sue's Watch Group' that includes so many of our mutual friends."
Paul D. Snodgrass | Vienna, VA | paulsnodgrass@cox.net
"I will always remember Mrs. Walton as the sweet mother of my high school friend, the late Caroline. One particular summer spent with Sue, Tom Sebring, Caroline, and six more of us high school fiends in Ponte Vedra; Mrs.Walton ran the household with an iron hand, keeping us all out off mischief. Though it has been over 20-years since I last saw Mrs.Walton, my memories of her are vividly warm... She will remain in my thoughts and I offer deep condolences to her surviving family. "
Jose R. Villalon | Mazatlan, Mexico | joseramonvillalon@prodigy.net.mx
"My love and sympathy to all the family. Sue was my sweet and beautiful cousin and we will all miss her. Unfortunately, I learned of her death too late to attend the memorial service and be with you."
Mary Fordyce Allsopp | Little Rock, AR | newideas2@earthlink.net
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