Photo by Ellen Ferrera
From left to right: Genny Sutton, Annabelle Griffin, Dean Bennett and Nadene Cochran celebrate their 100th birthdays at Courtyard Estates

•August 15, 2018•

By Ellen Ferrera
For the News Progress

100 years ago as WW1 was coming to a close, four babies made their debut into the world.
They now range in age from 100 to 102 and were recently treated to a special birthday party at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan where they all reside.
Genny Sutton is a Sullivan icon and was born Dec. 16, 1917. She has spent her entire life volunteering and contributing to the betterment of Sullivan.
She founded and coached a women’s softball team, bowled in leagues and played in a kitchen band. Sutton has helped make pillows and quilts for kindergarten kids and is an Outstanding Sullivan Alumni.
Last year Genny received the Governor’s Outstanding Senior Service Award and is still a fierce competitor in card games.
Genny had two children and now has three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
“The Good Lord has blessed me with a wonderful family,” she said. “I attribute my long life to not smoking or drinking and clean living.”     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.