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Alice Marie Sutton Guire, 96, a resident of Norton, West Virginia, departed this life early Monday morning, Oct. 26, 2026, at the WV Caring Hospice Center at Elkins, West Virginia. Death was unexpected.
She was born Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1929, at Arbovale, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Herbert Adam Sutton and Vada Lee Gum Sutton.
On Aug. 25, 1951, at Coalton, West Virginia, she was married to Peter G. Guire, who preceded her in death April 21, 1998.
Surviving are three sons, Peter Joseph "Joe" Guire of Norton, John Herbert Guire and wife, Helen Lucille, of Mabie, James Anthony "Jim" Guire and wife, Desirre, of Elkins; one daughter, Rebecca Ann Amorese of Elkins; two brothers, William Herbert Sutton of Hayden, Colorado, and Ivan Clark Sutton of Sykesville, Maryland; two grandchildren, Victoria Lea and Andrew James Guire; a special niece, Barbara Ann Tolbert of Kansas; beloved friend and caregiver, Kathy Zirkle; and several nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Preceding her in death are one brother, James Milton Sutton; two sisters, Naomi June Hoyet and Clara Mae Smith; one half-brother, Allen Ray Sutton; and two half-sisters, Mary Ruth Cubbage and Judith Lucille Maxwell.
She was a graduate of Green Bank High School with the Class of 1947.
While the children were young and still at home, Alice reorganized the Norton Top Notchers 4-H Club and worked for the 4-Hers for several years.
She was active in the PTA at both the local and the county level.
After her husband's retirement from the coal mines, they traveled all over the United States from Maine to California and back to Florida in their travel trailer. They had also traveled to Hawaii twice.
After her husband's death, Alice traveled extensively with the Seniors and was fortunate to have gone to Spain, Italy, Ireland, Alaska and many other places in the United States.
Before retiring, Alice worked for various places, including Phil's Restaurant, Allegheny Lumber, Tygart Valley News and later became a Medical Receptionist for the Memorial General Hospital, Dr. Harvey Glen and Dr. Kevin Cox. She had worked part time at Nella's for a number of years, was a faithful member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church at Coalton, performing any task she was capable of doing. Alice taught Sunday School, was a Lector at Mass, assisted with activities at the social hall, funeral dinners and spaghetti dinners.
She volunteered with Catholic Charters for a number of years. Alice was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary at Coalton 5583, the Rebekah Lodge and served as their treasurer for many years.
She enjoyed crocheting, working with her flowers and was an avid reader, but most of all she loved her family.
Alice always said she had a good life and thanked God for his care and many blessings.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
On Sunday, at 6 p.m, a Vigil Rite will be recited.
On Monday morning, Nov. 2, 2026, Mrs. Guire will be moved to the Saint Patrick's Catholic Church at Coalton, West Virginia, where the Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
The Rev. Father Babu will be the Presider, and interment will follow at the Saint Vincent Cemetery at Kingsville, West Virginia.
The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, 200 Church Street, Coalton, WV 26257.
The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Alice Marie Sutton Guire.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.