Herald Democrat
October 16, 2009

POTTSBORO - Viola Dutton, 94, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the Homestead of Denison. 
Mrs. Dutton was born May 16, 1915 in Pottsboro, the daughter of Joe Thomas and Ida Lee (McAlestier) Fulenchek. Viola
was raised on her family farm west of Pottsboro in the community of Willow Spring. Viola married the love of her life, Ed Dutton in Madill, Oklahoma. 
In the early years, she worked for the Texas Nursery and cooked for the Thrasher crew. She lived in the Locust Community all of her life, where she was a rancher. Viola loved to cook and never turned anyone away for a meal. She loved the Lord and was a member of Pottsboro Church of Christ. Viola was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. 
Mrs. Dutton is survived by her loving family: daughters, Ruby Teel and husband Don of Pottsboro; Joyce Dutton of Pottsboro; and, Diana Beth Baker of Sadler; sons, Robert Dutton and wife Janie of Pottsboro; Stanley Dutton of Gordonville; and Larry Dutton of Pottsboro; grandchildren, Angela Watson, Tammy Daniels, Bucky Teel, Gwen Smith, Robbie Barlow, Joshua Baker and Deni Jo Baker; great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sister, Josie Elmore of Denison; brother, Calvin Fulenchek and wife, Mildred of Pottsboro; and sister-in-law, Cordelia Fulenchek.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons, Lonnie Dutton, Don Dutton and Bob Dutton; and grandson, Anthony Dutton. 
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2009 at Pottsboro Church of Christ with Minister Greg Knight officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Donald "Bucky" Ray Teel Jr., Joshua Baker, Brandon Wagner, Matt Wagner, Cody Daniels and Carl
Don Daniels. Honorary pallbearer was Cory Conrad.